Mbongeni Mgugudu Secondary School

Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East

Public Secondary School Q3

About Mbongeni Mgugudu Secondary School

Mbongeni Mgugudu Secondary School (EMIS: 700400697) is a public secondary school situated in Brakpan, Gauteng and managed by the Gauteng East education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1481 enrolled learners instructed by 44 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Mbongeni Mgugudu 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

Mbongeni Mgugudu 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

Mbongeni Mgugudu 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 maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Mbongeni Mgugudu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,481 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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

Mbongeni Mgugudu Secondary School is situated in Brakpan (Tsakane), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 19184, Cnr Mabundza Street And Mamabolo Street, Tsakane Ext.8, Tsakane, Brakpan. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

Mbongeni Mgugudu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Mbongeni Mgugudu Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mbongeni Mgugudu 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

19184, Cnr Mabundza Street And Mamabolo Street, Tsakane Ext.8, Tsakane, Brakpan

Brakpan, Gauteng

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,481
Educators 44

Learner:Educator Ratio

34:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictGauteng East

EMIS Number

700400697

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.