Masilela Secondary School
Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Masilela Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Masilela Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Masilela 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
Masilela 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, Masilela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 700 learners with a teaching staff of 20 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
Masilela Secondary School is situated in Thulamahashe (Thulamahashe), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: P.o. Box 1709, Ramalema Drive, Bushbuckridge, 1280. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1709 Ramalema Drive Bushbuckridge 1280.
Curriculum & Academics
Masilela Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Masilela 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
P.o. Box 1709, Ramalema Drive, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1709 Ramalema Drive Bushbuckridge 1280
Phone
+27 13 797 3010Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034944
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.