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Takheleni Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 800022673

Matsulu, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

1,303
Learners
40:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Takheleni Primary School?

Takheleni Primary School is a public primary school in Matsulu, within the Ehlanzeni education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,303 enrolled learners and 33 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1. 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.

Large school

This school has 1,303 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Takheleni 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 14% of similar schools

(Q4 Primary schools in Mpumalanga)

Contact

Stand N0 900, Matsulu, Mbombela, 1203
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Mbombela37.4 km
Barberton41.7 km
Ermelo176.7 km
Middelburg190.4 km
Emalahleni214.7 km
Secunda244.1 km

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What other schools are near Takheleni Primary School?

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

Sibusisiwe Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,458 learners 44 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools

Matsulu · 1km away
Blessing Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
106 learners 15 educators 7:1

Fewer learners per educator than 85% of similar schools

Matsulu · 1.2km away
Funindlela Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,182 learners 30 educators 39:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Matsulu · 1.5km away
Masitakhe Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,609 learners 44 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 16% of similar schools

Matsulu · 1.6km away
Benjamin Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
990 learners 27 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 30% of similar schools

Matsulu · 1.7km 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 Takheleni Primary School.

Funindlela Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,182 learners 30 educators 39:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Matsulu
Phumalanga Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
357 learners 11 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 70% of similar schools

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

Fewer learners per educator than 53% 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.