Empucukweni Secondary School
Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Empucukweni Secondary School
A public institution, Empucukweni Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Witbank, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nkangala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1478 learners were enrolled, taught by 46 educators at a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Empucukweni 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
Empucukweni 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
Empucukweni 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, Empucukweni Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,478 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Empucukweni Secondary School is situated in Witbank (Witbank), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 2971 Cnr Tsotetsi & Ngobe Str, Ext 05, Witbank, 1035. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 874 Ext 05 Emalahleni 1039.
Curriculum & Academics
Empucukweni 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 Empucukweni 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
2971 Cnr Tsotetsi & Ngobe Str, Ext 05, Witbank, 1035
Witbank, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 874 Ext 05 Emalahleni 1039
Phone
+27 13 698 0258Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800003616
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.