Umpilusi Primary School
Lothair, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Umpilusi Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umpilusi 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
Umpilusi 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
Umpilusi 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, Umpilusi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 226 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Umpilusi Primary School is situated in Lothair (Lothair), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Msukaligwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Portion 4 Of Umpilusi Farm 98ti, Bloemkraans N03 Farm, Lothair, 2370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 250 Bloemkraans 3 Farm Lothair 2370.
Curriculum & Academics
Umpilusi 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 private and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umpilusi 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
Portion 4 Of Umpilusi Farm 98ti, Bloemkraans N03 Farm, Lothair, 2370
Lothair, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 250 Bloemkraans 3 Farm Lothair 2370
Phone
+27 17 845 3108Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800024356
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.