Thistle Grove Combined School
Kinross, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Thistle Grove Combined School
Operating as a public institution, Thistle Grove Combined School is a combined school located in Kinross within Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1582 learners taught by 54 educators, achieving a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thistle Grove Combined School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Thistle Grove 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
Thistle Grove 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, Thistle Grove Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,582 learners with a teaching staff of 54 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Thistle Grove Combined School is situated in Kinross (Thistle Grove), 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 Govan Mbeki Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Cnr. Hadeda & Korhaan, Thistle Grove, Kinross, 2270. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2011 Kinross 2270.
Curriculum & Academics
Thistle Grove 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 government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thistle Grove 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
Cnr. Hadeda & Korhaan, Thistle Grove, Kinross, 2270
Kinross, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 2011 Kinross 2270
Phone
+27 17 687 2147Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800023176
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.