Wakkerstroom Combined School

Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga ยท Gert Sibande

Public Primary School Q1

About Wakkerstroom Combined School

As a public primary school, Wakkerstroom Combined School provides education to learners in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1321 learners were enrolled, taught by 38 educators at a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Wakkerstroom Combined 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

Wakkerstroom 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

Wakkerstroom 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, Wakkerstroom Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,321 learners with a teaching staff of 38 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

Wakkerstroom Combined School is situated in Wakkerstroom (Esizameleni), 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 Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: 384 Mdlalose Street, Esizameleni, Wakkerstroom, 2480. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 206 Wakkerstroom Wakkerstroom 2480.

Curriculum & Academics

Wakkerstroom Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary 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 Wakkerstroom 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

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Address

384 Mdlalose Street, Esizameleni, Wakkerstroom, 2480

Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 206 Wakkerstroom Wakkerstroom 2480

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,321
Educators 38

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
FocusFull Service School
Statusopen
DistrictGert Sibande

EMIS Number

800025205

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.