Lehlaka Combined School
Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Lehlaka Combined School
Lehlaka Combined School is classified as a public combined school serving the Ermelo area of Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nkangala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 585 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lehlaka Combined 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
Lehlaka Combined 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
Lehlaka Combined 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, Lehlaka Combined School reported a total enrollment of 585 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Lehlaka Combined School is situated in Ermelo (Ermelo), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Lehlaka Drive, Rietspruit, Suburb, 2231. For postal correspondence, use: Lehlaka Drive 5 Rietspruit Rietspruit 2231.
Curriculum & Academics
Lehlaka Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined 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 Lehlaka Combined 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
Lehlaka Drive, Rietspruit, Suburb, 2231
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Postal
Lehlaka Drive 5 Rietspruit Rietspruit 2231
Phone
+27 13 688 6737Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800010058
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.