Phumelela Secondary School
Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Phumelela Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phumelela Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Phumelela 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
Phumelela 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, Phumelela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,529 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Phumelela Secondary School is situated in Middelburg (Middelburg), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 8760 Ext 24, Nasaret, Middelburg, 1050. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3023 Middelburg 1050.
Curriculum & Academics
Phumelela Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by farm and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Phumelela 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
8760 Ext 24, Nasaret, Middelburg, 1050
Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 3023 Middelburg 1050
Phone
+27 71 699 5924Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800007385
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.