John Mdluli Primary School
Mataffin, Mpumalanga 4.9 km
Public primary school
Sijabulile Primary School
Tekwane, Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Sijabulile Primary School is a public primary school in Tekwane, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 194 learners and 7 educators, about 27.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 194 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 27.7 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 101 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800021030 |
Address and location
| Street address | Plot 37, Sterkspruit, Nelspruit, 1200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 4116 Nelspruit 1200 |
| Suburb / area | Tekwane |
| Town | Mbombela |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela Local Municipality |
| Ward | 14 |
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 Sijabulile Primary School
Is Sijabulile Primary School a public or private school?
Sijabulile Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Sijabulile 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Sijabulile Primary School?
194 learners and 7 educators (about 27.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Sijabulile Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800021030.
Where is Sijabulile Primary School?
Plot 37, Sterkspruit, Nelspruit, 1200. It is in Tekwane, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 755 3303.
Schools near Sijabulile Primary School
Cyril Clarke Secondary School
Garage (5km West of Nelspruit), Mataffin, Mpumalanga 4.9 km
82.6% matric 2025Boschrand Primary School
H L Hall & Sons, Mataffin, Mpumalanga 6.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.