S.A. Makam Primary School
Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About S.A. Makam Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
S.A. Makam 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
S.A. Makam 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
S.A. Makam 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, S.A. Makam Primary School reported a total enrollment of 646 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
S.A. Makam Primary School is situated in Barberton (Barberton), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Mbombela Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Emjindini Trust, Barberton, 1300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 838 Barberton 1300.
Curriculum & Academics
S.A. Makam Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at S.A. Makam 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
Emjindini Trust, Barberton, 1300
Barberton, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 838 Barberton 1300
Phone
+27 13 712 4928Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800015123
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.