Eric Nxumalo High School

Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga ยท Bohlabela

Public Secondary School Q3

About Eric Nxumalo High School

Operating as a public institution, Eric Nxumalo High School is a secondary school located in Thulamahashe within Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1068 learners taught by 32 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Eric Nxumalo High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Eric Nxumalo High 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

Eric Nxumalo High 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, Eric Nxumalo High School reported a total enrollment of 1,068 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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

Eric Nxumalo High School is situated in Thulamahashe (Thulamahashe), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.

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

The school's physical address is: 740 Sectionb, Thulamashashe, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 1302 Thulamahase Thulamashashe 1365.

Curriculum & Academics

Eric Nxumalo High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by not specified and the school buildings are owned by government.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Eric Nxumalo High 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

740 Sectionb, Thulamashashe, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365

Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga

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Postal

Private Bag X 1302 Thulamahase Thulamashashe 1365

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,068
Educators 32

Learner:Educator Ratio

33:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
FocusTechnical
Statusopen
DistrictBohlabela

EMIS Number

800035151

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.