Schools in Mpumalanga
Browse 1,775 schools across 4 education districts.
1,775
Schools
4
Districts
1,178,383
Learners
30:1
Avg learners per educator
Mpumalanga has 1,775 registered schools organised across 4 education districts serving approximately 1,178,383 learners. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the province is 30:1. Quintile, sector, and phase data are shown as context — none of these measure school quality.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
Which education districts make up Mpumalanga?
Nkangala
510 schools 93 areas 30:1 ratio
274 Primary 125 Secondary 104 Combined 7 Special Needs
486 public 24 independent
Gert Sibande
444 schools 89 areas 29:1 ratio
249 Primary 94 Secondary 94 Combined 7 Special Needs
417 public 27 independent
Ehlanzeni
425 schools 71 areas 31:1 ratio
229 Primary 122 Secondary 69 Combined 5 Special Needs
359 public 66 independent
Bohlabela
396 schools 44 areas 31:1 ratio
246 Primary 134 Secondary 14 Combined 2 Special Needs
374 public 22 independent
School Infrastructure Data
Infrastructure data (libraries, computer centres, laboratories, sports facilities) is not yet available for Mpumalanga. We are working on expanding infrastructure coverage to all provinces.
School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. Learn about our methodology