Gobolibi Secondary School
Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Gobolibi Secondary School
Operating as a public institution, Gobolibi Secondary School is a secondary school located in Skilpadfontein within Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Nkangala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 456 learners taught by 14 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gobolibi 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
Gobolibi 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
Gobolibi 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, Gobolibi Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 456 learners with a teaching staff of 14 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
Gobolibi Secondary School is situated in Skilpadfontein (Skilpadfontein), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 88, Skilpadfontein, Troya Village, 431. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 65 Skilpadfontein Skilpadfonteins 0431.
Curriculum & Academics
Gobolibi 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 Gobolibi 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
Stand No 88, Skilpadfontein, Troya Village, 431
Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 65 Skilpadfontein Skilpadfonteins 0431
Phone
+27 79 417 7023Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800004648
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.