Kusasalethu Secondary School

Secunda, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande

Public Secondary School Q5

About Kusasalethu Secondary School

With EMIS number 800008581, Kusasalethu Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Secunda, Mpumalanga, operating within the Gert Sibande district. The 2025 academic year saw 2246 enrolled learners instructed by 78 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Kusasalethu Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Kusasalethu 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

Kusasalethu 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, Kusasalethu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 2,246 learners with a teaching staff of 78 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

Kusasalethu Secondary School is situated in Secunda (Embalenhle), 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: 4067 Ingwempisi Road, Extension 5, Embalehle, 2285. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6589 Embalenhle Secunda 2302.

Curriculum & Academics

Kusasalethu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical 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 Kusasalethu 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

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Address

4067 Ingwempisi Road, Extension 5, Embalehle, 2285

Secunda, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 6589 Embalenhle Secunda 2302

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 2,246
Educators 78

Learner:Educator Ratio

29:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
FocusTechnical
Statusopen
DistrictGert Sibande

EMIS Number

800008581

Department of Basic Education

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.