Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre
Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre
Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre (EMIS 300040701) serves the Upington community as a public special needs education school in Northern Cape. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. The 2025 school year recorded 43 learners taught by 4 educators, achieving a ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre 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
Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre 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, Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre reported a total enrollment of 43 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre is situated in Upington, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Null local municipality. The area is classified as null.
The school's physical address is: Null. For postal correspondence, use: Null.
Curriculum & Academics
Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a comprehensive 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 government.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre 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
Null
Upington, Northern Cape
Postal
Null
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Location Map
Coordinates not available
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300040701
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.