Sasolia Primary School

Sasolia Primary School is a public primary school in Thistlegrove, Kinross, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 250 learners and 37 educators, about 33.8 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)	1 250
Educators (2025)	37
Learners per educator	33.8 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800019927

Address and location

Street address	05 Fisant Street, Thistle Grove, Kinross, 2270
Postal address	Po Box 88 Thistle Grove Kinross 2270
Suburb / area	Thistlegrove
Town	Kinross
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	18

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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.