Thembeka Primary School

Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga ยท Nkangala

Public Primary School Q5

About Thembeka Primary School

A public primary school serving the Siyabuswa community in Mpumalanga, Thembeka Primary School operates under the Nkangala education district. The school recorded 433 learners and 15 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Thembeka Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Thembeka 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

Thembeka 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, Thembeka Primary School reported a total enrollment of 433 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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

Thembeka Primary School is situated in Siyabuswa (Siyabuswa), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Stand No 1036 Section B, Siyabuswa, 472. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 802 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472.

Curriculum & Academics

Thembeka Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thembeka 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 1036 Section B, Siyabuswa, 472

Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 802 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 433
Educators 15

Learner:Educator Ratio

29:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
FocusFull Service School
Statusopen
DistrictNkangala

EMIS Number

800023101

Department of Basic Education

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.