Mapaleni Higher Primary School

Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela

Public Primary School Q2

About Mapaleni Higher Primary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Mapaleni Higher Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.

Fee Status

Mapaleni Higher 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

Mapaleni Higher 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, Mapaleni Higher Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,441 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Mapaleni Higher Primary School is situated in Mkhuhlu (Mkhuhlu), 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: Stand No. 385 "c", N/A, Mkhuhlu, 1246. For postal correspondence, use: Calcutta C Next To Silinda Store 385 N/A Mkhuhlu 1246.

Curriculum & Academics

Mapaleni Higher 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 Mapaleni Higher 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

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Address

Stand No. 385 "c", N/A, Mkhuhlu, 1246

Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga

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Postal

Calcutta C Next To Silinda Store 385 N/A Mkhuhlu 1246

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,441
Educators 40

Learner:Educator Ratio

36:1 learners per educator

Above average — large class sizes

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictBohlabela

EMIS Number

800035102

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.