Mabonwana Primary School
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Mabonwana Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mabonwana Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Mabonwana Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Mabonwana Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Mabonwana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 371 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mabonwana Primary School is situated in Acornhoek (Arconhoek), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Cottondale Opposite To Moonlight Cafe, Bushbuckridge, Acornhoek, 1361. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 415 Bushbuckridge Acornhoek 1360.
Curriculum & Academics
Mabonwana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mabonwana Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Cottondale Opposite To Moonlight Cafe, Bushbuckridge, Acornhoek, 1361
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 415 Bushbuckridge Acornhoek 1360
Phone
+27 72 512 2217Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034913
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.