Public primary school

Magogeni Primary School

Magogeni, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga

Magogeni Primary School is a public primary school in Magogeni, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 769 learners and 22 educators, about 35 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)769
Educators (2025)22
Learners per educator35 (province average 32.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 282 similar schools
EMIS number800011536
Exam centre number6606022

Address and location

Street addressMagogeni Street Stand No. 700, Nkomazi, Magogeni, 1334
Postal addressPo Box 38 Magogeni Shongwe Mission 1334
Suburb / areaMagogeni
TownShongwe Mission
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtEhlanzeni
MunicipalityNkomazi Local Municipality
Ward22

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Magogeni Primary School

Is Magogeni Primary School a public or private school?

Magogeni Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Magogeni Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.

How many learners are at Magogeni Primary School?

769 learners and 22 educators (about 35 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 28% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Magogeni Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 800011536. Its exam centre number is 6606022.

Where is Magogeni Primary School?

Magogeni Street Stand No. 700, Nkomazi, Magogeni, 1334. It is in Magogeni, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 071 693 9157.

Schools near Magogeni Primary School

Soshangane Secondary School

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97.8% matric 2025

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Mhlosheni Primary School

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Mhlaba Combined School

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PublicCombinedQuintile 1

419 learners013 785 4143

Mbambiso Secondary School

Boschfontein Trust, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 5.5 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 1
87.3% matric 2025

961 learners013 785 1393

Zwide Primary School

Mbambiso, Mpumalanga 5.8 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 1

820 learners074 302 1436

Ndlemane Primary School

Mhlaba Tribal Authority, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 5.8 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 1

945 learners013 785 1292

Fakazi Primary School

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PublicCombinedQuintile 2

339 learners082 953 7164

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.