Sinethemba Secondary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Sinethemba Secondary School
Sinethemba Secondary School is registered as a public secondary school based in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, under the Gert Sibande education district. The school recorded 298 learners and 13 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sinethemba 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
Sinethemba 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
Sinethemba 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, Sinethemba Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 298 learners with a teaching staff of 13 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
Sinethemba Secondary School is situated in Piet Retief (Dirkiesdorp), 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: 64 Vergelegen Farm, Dirkiesdorp, 2386. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1081 Piet Retief 2380.
Curriculum & Academics
Sinethemba Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by farm and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sinethemba 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
64 Vergelegen Farm, Dirkiesdorp, 2386
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1081 Piet Retief 2380
Phone
+27 17 730 0094Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800021238
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.