Sabatha Primary School

Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni

Public Primary School Q4

About Sabatha Primary School

A public primary school serving the Shongwe Mission community in Mpumalanga, Sabatha Primary School operates under the Ehlanzeni education district. The school recorded 1649 learners and 46 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Sabatha Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.

Fee Status

Sabatha Primary 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

Sabatha Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Sabatha Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,649 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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

Sabatha Primary 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 109, Jeppes Reef, Shongwe Mission, 1331. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 636 Malelane Shongwe 1320.

Curriculum & Academics

Sabatha Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sabatha Primary 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

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Address

Stand 109, Jeppes Reef, Shongwe Mission, 1331

Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 636 Malelane Shongwe 1320

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,649
Educators 46

Learner:Educator Ratio

36:1 learners per educator

Above average — large class sizes

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictEhlanzeni

EMIS Number

800019646

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.