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Matsamo Primary School
Malelane, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Matsamo Primary School is a public primary school in Malelane, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 138 learners and 30 educators, about 37.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 138 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 37.9 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 101 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800013391 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 1634, Shongwe Mission, Malelane, 1331 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 626 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331 |
| Suburb / area | Malelane |
| Town | Shongwe Mission |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 28 |
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 Matsamo Primary School
Is Matsamo Primary School a public or private school?
Matsamo Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Matsamo 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Matsamo Primary School?
1 138 learners and 30 educators (about 37.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Matsamo Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800013391.
Where is Matsamo Primary School?
Stand No 1634, Shongwe Mission, Malelane, 1331. It is in Malelane, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 781 0269.
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