Mhlume Secondary School

Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni

Public Secondary School Q3

About Mhlume Secondary School

A public institution, Mhlume Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ehlanzeni education district. For the 2025 academic year, 787 learners were enrolled, taught by 24 educators at a ratio of 33:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Mhlume Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Mhlume 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

Mhlume 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, Mhlume Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 787 learners with a teaching staff of 24 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

Mhlume Secondary School is situated in Mbombela (Clau-clau Trust), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Mbombela Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Stand 4312, Clau-clau Trust, Kabokweni, 1245. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 545 Nelspruit 1200.

Curriculum & Academics

Mhlume Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by not specified.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mhlume 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

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Address

Stand 4312, Clau-clau Trust, Kabokweni, 1245

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 545 Nelspruit 1200

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 787
Educators 24

Learner:Educator Ratio

33:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictEhlanzeni

EMIS Number

800034165

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.