Emjindini Secondary School

Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni

Public Secondary School Q4

About Emjindini Secondary School

Emjindini Secondary School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Barberton area of Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ehlanzeni education district. For the 2025 academic year, 905 learners were enrolled, taught by 32 educators at a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Emjindini Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.

Fee Status

Emjindini 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

Emjindini 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, Emjindini Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 905 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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

Emjindini Secondary School is situated in Barberton (Barberton), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.

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

The school's physical address is: 65 Shongwe Street, Barberton, 1300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 343 Barberton Barberton 1300.

Curriculum & Academics

Emjindini 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 Emjindini 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

65 Shongwe Street, Barberton, 1300

Barberton, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 343 Barberton Barberton 1300

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 905
Educators 32

Learner:Educator Ratio

28:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictEhlanzeni

EMIS Number

800003574

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.