Matlalong Primary School
Shatale, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Matlalong Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matlalong 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
Matlalong 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
Matlalong 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, Matlalong Primary School reported a total enrollment of 561 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Matlalong Primary School is situated in Shatale (Shatale), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 999 Standno, Violetbankbshatale, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1282. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 662 Shatale 1282.
Curriculum & Academics
Matlalong Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Matlalong 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
999 Standno, Violetbankbshatale, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1282
Shatale, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 662 Shatale 1282
Phone
+27 79 451 4988Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035130
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.