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Matsamo Primary School

Public primary school · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Shongwe Mission, Matsamo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,138 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Matsamo Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Matsamo Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,138
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Matsamo Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Matsamo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Matsamo Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Matsamo Primary School's 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsamo Primary School, 2,008 compared with 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsamo Primary School, 1,879 compared with 1,138, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Matsamo Primary School's 1,138, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Matsamo Primary School's 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Shongwe Mission

Zooming into Shongwe Mission, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matsamo Primary School.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsamo Primary School, 2,008 compared with 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabatha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsamo Primary School, 1,649 compared with 1,138, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School is a similar size to Matsamo Primary School, with 1,346 learners against 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 72.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School is a similar size to Matsamo Primary School, with 1,317 learners against 1,138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Driekoppies Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Matsamo Primary School, at 1,305 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matsamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 1634, Shongwe Mission, Malelane, 1331
Postal
Po Box 626 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Telephone
013 781 0269
EMIS number
800013391

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matsamo Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Matsamo Primary School directly, on 013 781 0269, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matsamo Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Matsamo Primary School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matsamo Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Matsamo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Matsamo Primary School?
Matsamo Primary School reported 1,138 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Matsamo Primary School?
Yes, Matsamo Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Matsamo Primary School a public or private school?
Matsamo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matsamo Primary School?
You can call 013 781 0269. It is located at Stand No 1634, Shongwe Mission, Malelane, 1331.
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