Sabatha Primary School

Sabatha Primary School is a public primary school in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 649 learners and 46 educators, about 35.8 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.

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
Learners (2025)	1 649
Educators (2025)	46
Learners per educator	35.8 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800019646

Address and location

Street address	Stand 109, Jeppes Reef, Shongwe Mission, 1331
Postal address	Po Box 636 Malelane Shongwe 1320
Town	Shongwe Mission
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	28

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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.