Sibongile Primary School

Sibongile Primary School is a public primary school in Rooikoppen B, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 161 learners and 7 educators, about 23 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 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.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	161
Educators (2025)	7
Learners per educator	23 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800020719

Address and location

Street address	56 Diekeng, Marapyane, Skilpadfontein, 431
Postal address	Po Box 67 Skilpadfontein Skilpadfontein 0431
Suburb / area	Rooikoppen B
Town	Skilpadfontein
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality
Ward	22

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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.