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Shapeve Primary School

Public primary school · Embalenhle, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Embalenhle, Shapeve Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 2,881 learners.

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

Shapeve Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Embalenhle. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

2,881
Learners
74
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Shapeve 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 Shapeve Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Shapeve Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is a similar size to Shapeve Primary School, with 2,246 learners against 2,881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapeve Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapeve Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is a similar size to Shapeve Primary School, with 2,165 learners against 2,881, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shapeve Primary School, at 2,143 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapeve Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapeve Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Shapeve Primary School, with 2,087 learners against 2,881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapeve Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapeve Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osizweni Primary School is a similar size to Shapeve Primary School, with 2,084 learners against 2,881, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Embalenhle

Zooming into Embalenhle, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shapeve Primary School.

  • Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Shapeve Primary School, with 2,087 learners against 2,881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapeve Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapeve Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sizwakele Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,984 learners against Shapeve Primary School's 2,881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapeve Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapeve Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzithathe Primary School teaches fewer learners than Shapeve Primary School, 1,749 compared with 2,881, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Shapeve Primary School, 1,699 compared with 2,881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapeve Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 61.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapeve Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kiriyatswane Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Shapeve Primary School, 1,521 compared with 2,881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapeve Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 55% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapeve 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
9400 Ext 12, Embalenhle, Embalenhle, 2285
Postal
Po Box 59 Embalenhle Embalenhle 2285
Telephone
017 685 2885
EMIS number
800020461

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shapeve 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 Shapeve Primary School directly, on 017 685 2885, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shapeve 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 Shapeve Primary School the best school in Embalenhle?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shapeve 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 Embalenhle besides Shapeve Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Embalenhle, including Kt Twala Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Shapeve Primary School?
Shapeve Primary School reported 2,881 learners and 74 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Shapeve Primary School?
Yes, Shapeve 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 Shapeve Primary School a public or private school?
Shapeve Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shapeve Primary School?
You can call 017 685 2885. It is located at 9400 Ext 12, Embalenhle, Embalenhle, 2285.
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