D.G. Mashego Primary School
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Public primary school
Matlalong Primary School
Violet Barg B, Shatale, Mpumalanga
Matlalong Primary School is a public primary school in Violet Barg B, Shatale, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 561 learners and 16 educators, about 35.1 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 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) | 561 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 35.1 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035130 |
Address and location
| Street address | 999 Standno, Violetbankbshatale, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1282 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 662 Shatale 1282 |
| Suburb / area | Violet Barg B |
| Town | Shatale |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
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 Matlalong Primary School
Is Matlalong Primary School a public or private school?
Matlalong Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Matlalong 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 Matlalong Primary School?
561 learners and 16 educators (about 35.1 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 Matlalong Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035130.
Where is Matlalong Primary School?
999 Standno, Violetbankbshatale, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1282. It is in Violet Barg B, Shatale, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 079 451 4988.
Schools near Matlalong Primary School
Farel Primary School
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Letshele Senior Secondary School
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Mathule Primary-1 School
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Mokgawane Primary School
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74.4% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.