Masibekela Primary School

Masibekela Primary School is a public primary school in Spoon 8, Masibekela, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 386 learners and 12 educators, about 32.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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 type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	386
Educators (2025)	12
Learners per educator	32.2 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800012948
Exam centre number	6606028

Address and location

Street address	Stand No 356c, Masibekela Trust, Komatipoort, 1342
Postal address	Po Box 628 Masibekela Komatipoort 1342
Suburb / area	Spoon 8
Town	Masibekela
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	14

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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.