Mhlaba Combined School
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Mhlaba Combined School
With EMIS number 800014167, Mhlaba Combined School is a public combined school located in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, operating within the Ehlanzeni district. The 2025 academic year saw 419 enrolled learners instructed by 12 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mhlaba Combined 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
Mhlaba 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
Mhlaba Combined 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, Mhlaba Combined School reported a total enrollment of 419 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Mhlaba Combined School is situated in Shongwe Mission (Shongwe Mission), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Nkomazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 245 Stand No, Boschfontein Trust, Malelane, 1331. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1313 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331.
Curriculum & Academics
Mhlaba 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mhlaba 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
245 Stand No, Boschfontein Trust, Malelane, 1331
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1313 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Phone
+27 13 785 4143Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800014167
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.