Lowveld High School
Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Lowveld High School
Based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, Lowveld High School is a public secondary school located in an not specified setting under the Ehlanzeni education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1389 learners with a teaching staff of 67, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Lowveld High 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
Lowveld High 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
Lowveld High 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, Lowveld High School reported a total enrollment of 1,389 learners with a teaching staff of 67 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Lowveld High School is situated in Mbombela (West Acres), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Mbombela Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 18 Figtree Street, West Acres, Nelspruit, 1200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box P.o. Box 88 West Acres Nelspruit 1206.
Curriculum & Academics
Lowveld High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a dinaledi 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 Lowveld High 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
18 Figtree Street, West Acres, Nelspruit, 1200
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box P.o. Box 88 West Acres Nelspruit 1206
Phone
+27 13 741 1041Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800010736
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.