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Sabatha Primary School

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

Sabatha Primary School is a public primary school based in Shongwe Mission. It currently teaches around 1,649 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sabatha Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Shongwe Mission, Sabatha Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,649
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sabatha Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sabatha Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is a similar size to Sabatha Primary School, with 2,156 learners against 1,649; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sabatha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is a similar size to Sabatha Primary School, with 2,008 learners against 1,649; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sabatha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sabatha Primary School, at 1,879 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Sabatha Primary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,649, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sabatha Primary School, at 1,844 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sabatha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Shongwe Mission

And within Shongwe Mission itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School is a similar size to Sabatha Primary School, with 2,008 learners against 1,649; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sabatha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sabatha Primary School, at 1,346 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sabatha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 72.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sabatha Primary School, at 1,317 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sabatha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Driekoppies Combined School is a similar size to Sabatha Primary School, with 1,305 learners against 1,649; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sabatha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bongokuhle Primary School is a similar size to Sabatha Primary School, with 1,291 learners against 1,649, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand 109, Jeppes Reef, Shongwe Mission, 1331
Postal
Po Box 636 Malelane Shongwe 1320
Telephone
013 781 4437
EMIS number
800019646

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sabatha 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 Sabatha Primary School directly, on 013 781 4437, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sabatha Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Sabatha Primary School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sabatha 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 Sabatha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sabatha Primary School?
Sabatha Primary School reported 1,649 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Sabatha Primary School?
Yes, Sabatha 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 Sabatha Primary School a public or private school?
Sabatha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sabatha Primary School?
You can call 013 781 4437. It is located at Stand 109, Jeppes Reef, Shongwe Mission, 1331.
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