Silamba Secondary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Silamba Secondary School
Located in Kwamhlanga within Mpumalanga, Silamba Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Nkangala education district. In 2025, the school reported 1338 learners and 40 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Silamba 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
Silamba 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
Silamba 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, Silamba Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,338 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Silamba Secondary School is situated in Kwamhlanga (Kwamhlanga), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Thembisile Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 17, Kwamhlanga, Kameelportnek, 1022. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 689 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022.
Curriculum & Academics
Silamba 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 Silamba 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 17, Kwamhlanga, Kameelportnek, 1022
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 689 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022
Phone
+27 13 947 0774Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800021097
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.