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Public primary school
Sifundzekhaya Primary School
Mbangave Section B, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Sifundzekhaya Primary School is a public primary school in Mbangave Section B, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 597 learners and 19 educators, about 31.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 597 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 31.4 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 62% of 278 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800030098 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No:1171, Bongane 'B', Malelane, 1333 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1114 Shongwe Mission Shongwe Mission 1331 |
| Suburb / area | Mbangave Section B |
| Town | Shongwe Mission |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
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 Sifundzekhaya Primary School
Is Sifundzekhaya Primary School a public or private school?
Sifundzekhaya Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Sifundzekhaya 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 2 school.
How many learners are at Sifundzekhaya Primary School?
597 learners and 19 educators (about 31.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 62% of 278 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Sifundzekhaya Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800030098.
Where is Sifundzekhaya Primary School?
Stand No:1171, Bongane 'B', Malelane, 1333. It is in Mbangave Section B, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 787 4120.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.