Siphakamile Combined School
Carolina, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Siphakamile Combined School
As a public school, Siphakamile Combined School provides combined school education to learners in Carolina, Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district. The 2025 school year recorded 123 learners taught by 10 educators, achieving a ratio of 12:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Siphakamile Combined 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
Siphakamile Combined 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
Siphakamile Combined 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, Siphakamile Combined School reported a total enrollment of 123 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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
Siphakamile Combined School is situated in Carolina (Carolina), 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: Sthrathray Mine, Carolina, 1185. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 214 Carolina Carolina 1185.
Curriculum & Academics
Siphakamile Combined 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 mine and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Siphakamile Combined 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
Sthrathray Mine, Carolina, 1185
Carolina, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 214 Carolina Carolina 1185
Phone
+27 72 975 5255Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800008615
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.