Sivumelene Secondary School

Mbibane, Mpumalanga ยท Nkangala

Public Secondary School Q3

About Sivumelene Secondary School

As a public school, Sivumelene Secondary School provides secondary school education to learners in Mbibane, Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Nkangala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 573 learners taught by 18 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Sivumelene Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Sivumelene 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

Sivumelene 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, Sivumelene Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 573 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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

Sivumelene Secondary School is situated in Mbibane (Mbibane), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Stand No 90, Siyabuswa, 449. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 700 Mbibane Siyabuswa 0449.

Curriculum & Academics

Sivumelene 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 church and the school buildings are owned by not specified.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sivumelene 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

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Address

Stand No 90, Siyabuswa, 449

Mbibane, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 700 Mbibane Siyabuswa 0449

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 573
Educators 18

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictNkangala

EMIS Number

800021436

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.