Glen Eland Combined School
Amsterdam, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Glen Eland Combined School
Glen Eland Combined School is a public combined school located in Amsterdam, Mpumalanga. The school recorded 701 learners and 19 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Glen Eland Combined 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
Glen Eland 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
Glen Eland 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, Glen Eland Combined School reported a total enrollment of 701 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Glen Eland Combined School is situated in Amsterdam (Amsterdam), 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: Jericho Farm, Glen Eland Combined School, Amsterdam, 2375. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 72 Glen Eland Comb. Amsterdam 2375.
Curriculum & Academics
Glen Eland Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Glen Eland 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
Jericho Farm, Glen Eland Combined School, Amsterdam, 2375
Amsterdam, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 72 Glen Eland Comb. Amsterdam 2375
Phone
+27 82 564 1007Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800004614
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.