Isifisosethu Secondary School
Balfour, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Isifisosethu Secondary School
In the not specified area of Balfour, Mpumalanga, Isifisosethu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Gert Sibande education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 941 learners with a teaching staff of 29, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Isifisosethu 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
Isifisosethu 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
Isifisosethu 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, Isifisosethu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 941 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Isifisosethu 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: 3338 Lefokotsane Street, Siyathemba Location, 2410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 534 Balfour Siyathemba Location 2410.
Curriculum & Academics
Isifisosethu 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 Isifisosethu 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
3338 Lefokotsane Street, Siyathemba Location, 2410
Balfour, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 534 Balfour Siyathemba Location 2410
Phone
+27 17 773 0488Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800006718
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.