Sifikile Primary School
Empumalanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Sifikile Primary School
A public institution, Sifikile Primary School functions as a primary school located in Empumalanga, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nkangala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 867 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sifikile Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Sifikile 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
Sifikile Primary 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, Sifikile Primary School reported a total enrollment of 867 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Sifikile Primary School is situated in Empumalanga (Kwaggafontein), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Thembisile Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 4336 Kwaggafontein "a", Kwaggafontein, 458. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 125 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458.
Curriculum & Academics
Sifikile Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sifikile 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
Address
4336 Kwaggafontein "a", Kwaggafontein, 458
Empumalanga, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 125 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458
Phone
+27 13 986 0093Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800020917
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.