Kwashuku Secondary School
Commondale, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Kwashuku Secondary School
A public institution, Kwashuku Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Commondale, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 799 learners were enrolled, taught by 25 educators at a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwashuku 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
Kwashuku 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
Kwashuku 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, Kwashuku Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 799 learners with a teaching staff of 25 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
Kwashuku Secondary School is situated in Commondale (Commondale), 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 Mkhondo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Commondale Area, Piet Retief, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4 Commondale Piet Retief 2385.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwashuku 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 private and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kwashuku 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
Commondale Area, Piet Retief, 2380
Commondale, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 4 Commondale Piet Retief 2385
Phone
+27 87 802 8482Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800008813
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.