Winnie Mandela Secondary School
Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Winnie Mandela Secondary School
Winnie Mandela Secondary School is registered as a public secondary school based in Kempton Park, Gauteng, under the Ekurhuleni North education district. The school recorded 2591 learners and 78 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Winnie Mandela 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
Winnie Mandela 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
Winnie Mandela 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, Winnie Mandela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 2,591 learners with a teaching staff of 78 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Winnie Mandela Secondary School is situated in Kempton Park (Tembisa), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 4 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: 9043, Mandela Drive, Tembisa Ext 24, Tembisa, Kempton Park. For postal correspondence, use: 783 Olifantsfontein 1665.
Curriculum & Academics
Winnie Mandela Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Winnie Mandela 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 Winnie Mandela 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
9043, Mandela Drive, Tembisa Ext 24, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Postal
783 Olifantsfontein 1665
Phone
+27 11 924 6263Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400514
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.