Zinikeleni Secondary School
Carolina, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Zinikeleni Secondary School
Zinikeleni Secondary School is registered as a public secondary school based in Carolina, Mpumalanga, under the Gert Sibande education district. The school recorded 1004 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zinikeleni Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Zinikeleni 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
Zinikeleni 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, Zinikeleni Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,004 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Zinikeleni Secondary School is situated in Carolina (Carolina), 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 Albert Luthuli Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 2145 Sobhuza Street, Silobela, Carolina, 1185. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 75 Silobela Carolina 1185.
Curriculum & Academics
Zinikeleni Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a dinaledi 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 Zinikeleni 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
2145 Sobhuza Street, Silobela, Carolina, 1185
Carolina, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 75 Silobela Carolina 1185
Phone
+27 17 843 2183Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800025965
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.