Public combined school

Magudu Combined School

Manewe Tribal Authority, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga

Magudu Combined School is a public combined school in Manewe Tribal Authority, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 983 learners and 26 educators, about 37.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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 combined school
Phase (DBE)Combined School
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)983
Educators (2025)26
Learners per educator37.8 (province average 31.3)
Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 62 similar schools
EMIS number800011569
Exam centre number6606084

Address and location

Street addressMagudu Trust Stand No:101, Shongwe Mission, Malelane, 1331
Postal addressPo Box 875 Shongwe Mission 1331
Suburb / areaManewe Tribal Authority
TownShongwe Mission
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtEhlanzeni
MunicipalityNkomazi Local Municipality
Ward15

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 Magudu Combined School

Is Magudu Combined School a public or private school?

Magudu Combined School is a public combined school.

Does Magudu Combined 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 Magudu Combined School?

983 learners and 26 educators (about 37.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 62 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Magudu Combined School?

Its EMIS number is 800011569. Its exam centre number is 6606084.

Where is Magudu Combined School?

Magudu Trust Stand No:101, Shongwe Mission, Malelane, 1331. It is in Manewe Tribal Authority, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 782 0181.

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