Ermelo Indian Combined School
Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Ermelo Indian Combined School
As a public school, Ermelo Indian Combined School provides combined school education to learners in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district. The 2025 school year recorded 504 learners taught by 24 educators, achieving a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ermelo Indian Combined School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Ermelo Indian Combined 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
Ermelo Indian Combined 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, Ermelo Indian Combined School reported a total enrollment of 504 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Ermelo Indian Combined 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 Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Msukaligwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Saloojee Str 1, Cassim Park, Ermelo, 2350. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 182 Ermelo Ermelo 2350.
Curriculum & Academics
Ermelo Indian Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined 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 Ermelo Indian Combined 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
Saloojee Str 1, Cassim Park, Ermelo, 2350
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 182 Ermelo Ermelo 2350
Phone
+27 17 811 3013Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800003897
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.