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Shayaza Primary School

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

Welcome to Shayaza Primary School, a public primary school serving Malelane. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Shayaza Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Shayaza Primary School is a public primary school in Malelane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,517
Learners
47
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Shayaza 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 Shayaza Primary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 161 matric candidates from Shayaza Primary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315514593.5%
20241009797.0%
202516115898.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Shayaza Primary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312787.1%
Mathematical Literacy696492.8%
Physical Sciences312580.6%
Life Sciences1008989.0%
Agricultural Sciences1009595.0%
Geography1009797.0%
English First Additional Language1009999.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Shayaza Primary School's 1,517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shayaza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Shayaza Primary School's 98.1%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shayaza Primary School, at 2,008 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shayaza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Shayaza Primary School's 98.1%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Shayaza Primary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,517, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shayaza Primary School, at 1,858 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Shayaza Primary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shayaza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Shayaza Primary School's 98.1%.

Malelane

Zooming into Malelane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shayaza Primary School.

  • Suikerland Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shayaza Primary School, at 1,800 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shayaza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.5% against Shayaza Primary School's 98.1%.
  • Mtimandze Secondary School is a similar size to Shayaza Primary School, with 1,719 learners against 1,517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shayaza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Shayaza Primary School's 98.1%.
  • Luvolwetfu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shayaza Primary School, at 1,619 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Sidlamafa Secondary School is a similar size to Shayaza Primary School, with 1,494 learners against 1,517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shayaza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Shayaza Primary School's 98.1%).
  • Kamhlushwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shayaza Primary School, at 1,116 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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: 274, , Sibange Trust, 1344
Postal
Po Box 1311 Malelane Malelane 1320
Telephone
013 782 5122
EMIS number
800020495

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shayaza 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 Shayaza Primary School directly, on 013 782 5122, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shayaza 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 Shayaza Primary School the best school in Malelane?
On the numbers that are published, Shayaza Primary School's 98.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIDLAMAFA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 97.5%.
How many other schools are there in Malelane besides Shayaza Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malelane, including Suikerland Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Shayaza Primary School?
Shayaza Primary School reported 1,517 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Shayaza Primary School?
Yes, Shayaza 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.
What are Shayaza Primary School's matric results like?
Shayaza Primary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. That's up from 93.5% in 2023.
Is Shayaza Primary School a public or private school?
Shayaza Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shayaza Primary School?
You can call 013 782 5122. It is located at Stand No: 274, , Sibange Trust, 1344.
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