Schoemansdal School

Schoemansdal School is a public combined school in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 220 learners and 35 educators, about 34.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	2 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 220
Educators (2025)	35
Learners per educator	34.9 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800019968
Exam centre number	6606085

Address and location

Street address	Stand No: 1633, Schoemansdal A, Shongwe Mission, 1331
Postal address	Po Box 856 Shongwe Mission Shongwe Mission 1331
Town	Shongwe Mission
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	3

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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.