Public primary school
Sifundise Primary School
Emalahleni, Matco, Mpumalanga
Sifundise Primary School is a public primary school in Emalahleni, Matco, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 408 learners and 10 educators, about 40.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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) | 408 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 40.8 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 94 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800020933 |
Address and location
| Street address | Exxaro Matla Coal, Kriel, 2271 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1797 Matco Kriel 2271 |
| Suburb / area | Emalahleni |
| Town | Matco |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 27 |
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.
Questions about Sifundise Primary School
Is Sifundise Primary School a public or private school?
Sifundise Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Sifundise Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Sifundise Primary School?
408 learners and 10 educators (about 40.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 94 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Sifundise Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800020933.
Where is Sifundise Primary School?
Exxaro Matla Coal, Kriel, 2271. It is in Emalahleni, Matco, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 017 616 2283.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.