Jim Van Tonderskool
Bethal, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Jim Van Tonderskool
Jim Van Tonderskool is classified as a public special needs education school serving the Bethal area of Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 513 learners were enrolled, taught by 49 educators at a ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Jim Van Tonderskool 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
Jim Van Tonderskool 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, Jim Van Tonderskool reported a total enrollment of 513 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Jim Van Tonderskool is situated in Bethal, 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 Govan Mbeki Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: H/v Festenstein And Stutterheim. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1007, Bethal 2310.
Curriculum & Academics
Jim Van Tonderskool is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education 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 Jim Van Tonderskool 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
H/v Festenstein And Stutterheim
Bethal, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X1007, Bethal 2310
Phone
+27 17 647 5987Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800007070
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.