Joseph Matsebula School
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Joseph Matsebula School
Joseph Matsebula School (EMIS: 800034157) is a public secondary school situated in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga and managed by the Ehlanzeni education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1136 enrolled learners instructed by 30 educators, resulting in a ratio of 38:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Joseph Matsebula School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Joseph Matsebula School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Joseph Matsebula School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Joseph Matsebula School reported a total enrollment of 1,136 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Joseph Matsebula School is situated in Shongwe Mission (Shongwe Mission), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Nkomazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No. 001, Driekoppies, 1331. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 945 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331.
Curriculum & Academics
Joseph Matsebula School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Joseph Matsebula School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No. 001, Driekoppies, 1331
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 945 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Phone
+27 13 787 4018Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034157
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.