Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School
Dundonald, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School
Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School (EMIS 800002097) serves the Dundonald community as a public secondary school in Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district. The 2025 school year recorded 782 learners taught by 22 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Chief S W Nhlapho 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 S W Nhlapho 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 S W Nhlapho Secondary 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, Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 782 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School is situated in Dundonald (Dundonald), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Albert Luthuli Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: E1004 Main Road Redhill, Dundonald, 2336. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 986 Dundonald Dundonald 2336.
Curriculum & Academics
Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Chief S W Nhlapho 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
Address
E1004 Main Road Redhill, Dundonald, 2336
Dundonald, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 986 Dundonald Dundonald 2336
Phone
+27 82 429 2436Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800002097
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.