F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School

Emalahleni, Mpumalanga · Nkangala

Public Secondary School Q2

About F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School

As a public school, F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School provides secondary school education to learners in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Nkangala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1625 learners taught by 46 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.

Fee Status

F.h. Mkhabela 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

F.h. Mkhabela 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, F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,625 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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

F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School is situated in Emalahleni (Emalahleni), 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: 4120 Lubambo Street, Emalahleni, Ext 7, 1039. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 901 Emalahleni 1039.

Curriculum & Academics

F.h. Mkhabela 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 government.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at F.h. Mkhabela 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

4120 Lubambo Street, Emalahleni, Ext 7, 1039

Emalahleni, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 901 Emalahleni 1039

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,625
Educators 46

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictNkangala

EMIS Number

800035617

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.