N.P. Mathabela Secondary School
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About N.P. Mathabela Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
N.P. Mathabela 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
N.P. Mathabela 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
N.P. Mathabela 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, N.P. Mathabela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,093 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
N.P. Mathabela Secondary School is situated in Acornhoek (Acornhoek), 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: Mapaleng Greenvalley Trust, Acornhoek, 1360. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 195 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360.
Curriculum & Academics
N.P. Mathabela 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 N.P. Mathabela 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
Mapaleng Greenvalley Trust, Acornhoek, 1360
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 195 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
Phone
+27 13 832 105 256Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034873
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.