Simtfolile Secondary School
Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Simtfolile Secondary School
Simtfolile Secondary School (EMIS: 800021162) is a public combined school situated in Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga and managed by the Gert Sibande education district. The 2025 academic year saw 639 enrolled learners instructed by 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Simtfolile 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
Simtfolile 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
Simtfolile 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, Simtfolile Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 639 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Simtfolile Secondary School is situated in Mpuluzi (Mpuluzi), 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 Albert Luthuli Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: E1258 A, Fernie, 2342. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 451 Fernie Mpuluzi 2335.
Curriculum & Academics
Simtfolile Secondary 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 government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Simtfolile 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
E1258 A, Fernie, 2342
Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 451 Fernie Mpuluzi 2335
Phone
+27 1785599Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800021162
Department of Basic Education
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.