Umzimvelo Secondary School
Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Umzimvelo Secondary School
In the not specified area of Ermelo, Mpumalanga, Umzimvelo Secondary School operates as a public combined school within the Gert Sibande education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 746 learners with a teaching staff of 21, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umzimvelo Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Umzimvelo 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
Umzimvelo 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, Umzimvelo Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 746 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Umzimvelo Secondary School is situated in Ermelo (Roodewal), 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 Msukaligwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Farm Roodewal, Ermelo, 2351. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1884 Ermelo 2350.
Curriculum & Academics
Umzimvelo Secondary 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umzimvelo 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
Farm Roodewal, Ermelo, 2351
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1884 Ermelo 2350
Phone
+27 17 819 5820Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800024455
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.