Sifundise Primary School
Matco, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Sifundise Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Sifundise Primary School is a primary school located in Matco within Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Nkangala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 408 learners taught by 10 educators, achieving a ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sifundise Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Sifundise 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
Sifundise 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, Sifundise Primary School reported a total enrollment of 408 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, 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
Sifundise Primary School is situated in Matco (Matco), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Exxaro Matla Coal, Kriel, 2271. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1797 Matco Kriel 2271.
Curriculum & Academics
Sifundise 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 mine and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sifundise 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
Exxaro Matla Coal, Kriel, 2271
Matco, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1797 Matco Kriel 2271
Phone
+27 17 616 2283Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800020933
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.