Nancy Shiba Primary School

Nancy Shiba Primary School is a public primary school in Extension 4, Witbank, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 997 learners and 25 educators, about 39.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	997
Educators (2025)	25
Learners per educator	39.9 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800016246

Address and location

Street address	2101 Phillis Molatudi Street, Ext 4, Witbank, 1035
Postal address	Po Box 1490 Witbank Emalahleni 1039
Suburb / area	Extension 4
Town	Witbank
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Emalahleni Local Municipality
Ward	5

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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.