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Zithulele Primary School
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Zithulele Primary School is a public primary school in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 310 learners and 11 educators, about 28.2 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) | 310 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 28.2 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 101 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800026021 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No: 1636, Shongwe Mission, Schoemansdal Trust, 1331 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 644 Shongwe Mission Schoemansdal 1331 |
| Town | Shongwe Mission |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 28 |
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 Zithulele Primary School
Is Zithulele Primary School a public or private school?
Zithulele Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Zithulele 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 Zithulele Primary School?
310 learners and 11 educators (about 28.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Zithulele Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800026021.
Where is Zithulele Primary School?
Stand No: 1636, Shongwe Mission, Schoemansdal Trust, 1331. It is in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 781 0536.
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