Swelihle Primary School
Sheepmoor, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Swelihle Primary School
Swelihle Primary School functions as a public primary school in Sheepmoor, Mpumalanga, falling within the Gert Sibande education district. The school recorded 223 learners and 7 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Swelihle Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Swelihle 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
Swelihle 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, Swelihle Primary School reported a total enrollment of 223 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Swelihle Primary School is situated in Sheepmoor (Sheepmoor), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Msukaligwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Vlakpaas, Ermelo, 2352. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 54 2350.
Curriculum & Academics
Swelihle 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Swelihle 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
Vlakpaas, Ermelo, 2352
Sheepmoor, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 54 2350
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800022624
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.