Shayaza Primary School

Shayaza Primary School is a public combined school in Sibange Trust, Malelane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 517 learners and 47 educators, about 32.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 98.1% of its 161 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

98.1% of the school's 161 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	155	145	93.5%	76.9%
2024	100	97	97.0%	84.8%
2025	161	158	98.1%	86.4%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 517
Educators (2025)	47
Learners per educator	32.3 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800020495
Exam centre number	6606086

Address and location

Street address	Stand No: 274, Sibange Trust, 1344
Postal address	Po Box 1311 Malelane Malelane 1320
Suburb / area	Sibange Trust
Town	Malelane
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	16

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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.