Siyeta Primary School

Siyeta Primary School is a public primary school in Motha Street, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 557 learners and 18 educators, about 30.9 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 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	Full Service School
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	557
Educators (2025)	18
Learners per educator	30.9 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800021618

Address and location

Street address	Motha Street, Elukwatini, Elukwatini, 1192
Postal address	Po Box 114 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Suburb / area	Motha Street
Town	Elukwatini
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
Ward	14

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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.