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Sothembani Primary School
Siyabuswa, Moteti, Mpumalanga
Sothembani Primary School is a public primary school in Siyabuswa, Moteti, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 409 learners and 13 educators, about 31.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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) | Intermediate School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 409 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 209 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800022194 |
| Exam centre number | 6603098 |
Address and location
| Street address | Matjhirini Opposite Taxi Rank, Matjhirini, 475 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Matjhirini 0 Moteti 0477 |
| Suburb / area | Siyabuswa |
| Town | Moteti |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality |
| Ward | 10 |
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 Sothembani Primary School
Is Sothembani Primary School a public or private school?
Sothembani Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Sothembani 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 3 school.
How many learners are at Sothembani Primary School?
409 learners and 13 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 209 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Sothembani Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800022194. Its exam centre number is 6603098.
Where is Sothembani Primary School?
Matjhirini Opposite Taxi Rank, Matjhirini, 475. It is in Siyabuswa, Moteti, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 985 0007.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.