Takheni Secondary School
Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Takheni Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Takheni Secondary School provides education to learners in Elukwatini, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1169 learners were enrolled, taught by 38 educators at a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Takheni Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Takheni 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
Takheni 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, Takheni Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,169 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Takheni Secondary School is situated in Elukwatini (Elukwatini), 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: Stand No. 1, Elukwatini, 1192. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 371 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192.
Curriculum & Academics
Takheni Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a dinaledi 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 Takheni 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. 1, Elukwatini, 1192
Elukwatini, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 371 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Phone
+27 17 883 1092Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800022681
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.