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Phumalanga Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 800005546

Matsulu, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

357
Learners
33:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Phumalanga Primary School?

Phumalanga Primary School is a public primary school in Matsulu, within the Ehlanzeni education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 357 enrolled learners and 11 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Phumalanga Primary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 70% of similar schools

(Q4 Primary schools in Mpumalanga)

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Stand 672 Matsulu A, Nelspruit, Matsulu, 1203
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Mbombela38.9 km
Barberton42 km
Ermelo177.3 km
Middelburg191.7 km
Emalahleni216 km
Secunda244.9 km

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What other schools are near Phumalanga Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Tsandzanani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,147 learners 33 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 53% of similar schools

Matsulu · 0.1km away
Sitfokotile Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,286 learners 35 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 14% of similar schools

Matsulu · 0.2km away
Letsakutfula Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
569 learners 16 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Matsulu · 0.5km away
Enzani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
432 learners 13 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Matsulu · 0.5km away
Matsulu Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
327 learners 13 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools

Matsulu · 1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in Mpumalanga with Quintile 4.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Phumalanga Primary School.

Tsandzanani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,147 learners 33 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 53% of similar schools

Matsulu
Letsakutfula Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
569 learners 16 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Matsulu
Enzani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
432 learners 13 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Matsulu

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.