Skip to main content

Siyacathula Primary School

PrimaryPublicFull Service Schools EMIS: 800021485

A Full Service School supports learners with barriers to learning alongside mainstream learners in an inclusive environment.

More Full Service Schools in Gert Sibande →

Breyten, Gert Sibande, Mpumalanga

571
Learners
34:1
Learners per educator
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Siyacathula Primary School?

Siyacathula Primary School is a public primary school in Breyten, within the Gert Sibande education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 571 enrolled learners and 17 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. It is classified as Quintile 3 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Siyacathula 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 55% of similar schools

(Q3 Primary schools in Mpumalanga)

Contact

901 Kwa-Zanele Location, Breyten, Breyten, 2330
DBE EMIS Q3 2025 Report a correction

Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Ermelo24.1 km
Middelburg79.9 km
Secunda84.6 km
Emalahleni90.1 km
Standerton101.7 km
Barberton121.8 km

Commute Planner

How long from drop-off to work?

Opens Google Maps with traffic data. Your address is saved locally for other school profiles.

Location

Interested in Siyacathula Primary School?

Contact the school directly or explore the campus virtually.

What other schools are near Siyacathula Primary School?

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

Masizakhe Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,247 learners 35 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 14% of similar schools

Breyten · 0.4km away
Breyten Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
600 learners 16 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 26% of similar schools

Breyten · 0.5km away
Mkhomazi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
396 learners 11 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 36% of similar schools

Breyten · 0.5km away
Siyazi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
425 learners 15 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Breyten · 1.2km away
Khonzakahle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
453 learners 13 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

Breyten · 8.9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in Mpumalanga with Quintile 3.

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

Breyten Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
600 learners 16 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 26% of similar schools

Breyten
Mkhomazi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
396 learners 11 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 36% of similar schools

Breyten
Laerskool Chrissie
PrimaryPublicQ3
178 learners 9 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 98% of similar schools

Chrissiesmeer

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.