Samora Machel Secondary School
Imbuzini, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Samora Machel Secondary School
Operating as a public institution, Samora Machel Secondary School is a secondary school located in Imbuzini within Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district. The 2025 school year recorded 579 learners taught by 26 educators, achieving a ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Samora Machel 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
Samora Machel 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
Samora Machel 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, Samora Machel Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 579 learners with a teaching staff of 26 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
Samora Machel Secondary School is situated in Imbuzini (Imbuzini), 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: Stand No: 20003, Bhaca Trust, Komatipoort, 1343. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 419 Imbuzini Komatipoort 1343.
Curriculum & Academics
Samora Machel Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects 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 Samora Machel 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
Stand No: 20003, Bhaca Trust, Komatipoort, 1343
Imbuzini, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 419 Imbuzini Komatipoort 1343
Phone
+27 13 782 0284Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800019802
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.