Tikhontele Secondary School
Matsulu, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Tikhontele Secondary School
A public secondary school serving the Matsulu community in Mpumalanga, Tikhontele Secondary School operates under the Ehlanzeni education district. The school recorded 1844 learners and 52 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tikhontele 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
Tikhontele 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
Tikhontele Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tikhontele Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,844 learners with a teaching staff of 52 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Tikhontele Secondary School is situated in Matsulu (Matsulu), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Mbombela Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 1576, Ukhozi Street, Matsulu, 1203. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 518 Matsulu 1203.
Curriculum & Academics
Tikhontele 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 government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tikhontele 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 1576, Ukhozi Street, Matsulu, 1203
Matsulu, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 518 Matsulu 1203
Phone
+27 81 258 7959Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800023507
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.