Im Manchu Secondary School
Balfour, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Im Manchu Secondary School
Serving the Balfour community in Mpumalanga, Im Manchu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Gert Sibande education district. In 2025, the school reported 822 learners and 28 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Im Manchu Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Im Manchu 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
Im Manchu Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Im Manchu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 822 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Im Manchu Secondary School is situated in Balfour (Balfour), 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 Dipaleseng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Cnr Frank & Voortrekker Street, Balfour, 2410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 885 Balfour Balfour 2410.
Curriculum & Academics
Im Manchu 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 Im Manchu 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
Cnr Frank & Voortrekker Street, Balfour, 2410
Balfour, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 885 Balfour Balfour 2410
Phone
+27 17 773 0989Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800005603
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.