Bankfontein Combined School
Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Bankfontein Combined School
As a public school, Bankfontein Combined School provides combined school education to learners in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Nkangala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 884 learners taught by 23 educators, achieving a ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bankfontein Combined 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
Bankfontein Combined 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
Bankfontein Combined 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, Bankfontein Combined School reported a total enrollment of 884 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bankfontein Combined School is situated in Middelburg (Middelburg), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Cf3 Ligthelm Farm, Farm, City, 1050. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2168 Middelburg Town 1050.
Curriculum & Academics
Bankfontein Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bankfontein Combined 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
Cf3 Ligthelm Farm, Farm, City, 1050
Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 2168 Middelburg Town 1050
Phone
+27 84 396 1373Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800000596
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.