Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School

Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande

Public Secondary School Q1

About Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School

A public institution, Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 252 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Chief C J Nkosi Secondary 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

Chief C J Nkosi Secondary 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

Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 252 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School is situated in Ermelo (Ermelo), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Nkomazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Stand E 80, Esandleni, Dundonald, 2336. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 913 Esandleni Dundonald 2336.

Curriculum & Academics

Chief C J Nkosi Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Chief C J Nkosi Secondary 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

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Address

Stand E 80, Esandleni, Dundonald, 2336

Ermelo, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 913 Esandleni Dundonald 2336

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 252
Educators 10

Learner:Educator Ratio

25:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictGert Sibande

EMIS Number

800034586

Department of Basic Education

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.