Mzimba Secondary School
Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Mzimba Secondary School
As a public school, Mzimba Secondary School provides secondary school education to learners in Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 413 learners taught by 18 educators, achieving a ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mzimba 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
Mzimba 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
Mzimba 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, Mzimba Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 413 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Mzimba Secondary School is situated in Thulamahashe (Thulamahashe), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Allandaleb, Lephong, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 1337 Thulamahashe 1365.
Curriculum & Academics
Mzimba Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mzimba 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
Allandaleb, Lephong, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365
Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 1337 Thulamahashe 1365
Phone
+27 72 801 3835Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035167
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.