Ndlela Secondary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Ndlela Secondary School
A public institution, Ndlela Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1272 learners were enrolled, taught by 57 educators at a ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ndlela Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Ndlela 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
Ndlela 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, Ndlela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,272 learners with a teaching staff of 57 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Ndlela Secondary School is situated in Piet Retief (Piet Retief), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Mkhondo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 570 Mavuso Street, Thandukukhanya, Piet Retief, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 52 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380.
Curriculum & Academics
Ndlela Secondary 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 Ndlela 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
570 Mavuso Street, Thandukukhanya, Piet Retief, 2380
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 52 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380
Phone
+27 17 826 1669Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800016469
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.