Phola Secondary School
Sidlamafa, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Phola Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phola 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
Phola 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
Phola 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, Phola Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,093 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Phola Secondary School is situated in Sidlamafa (Sidlamafa), 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: Phola Trust, White River, 1240. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2918 White River White River 1240.
Curriculum & Academics
Phola 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 Phola 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
Phola Trust, White River, 1240
Sidlamafa, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 2918 White River White River 1240
Phone
+27 13 798 1361Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034589
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.