Sidlamafa Secondary School
Malelane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Sidlamafa Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sidlamafa 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
Sidlamafa 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
Sidlamafa 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, Sidlamafa Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,494 learners with a teaching staff of 45 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
Sidlamafa Secondary School is situated in Malelane (Malelane), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Nkomazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 294, Sidlamafa, 1320. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 513 Malelane Malelane 1320.
Curriculum & Academics
Sidlamafa Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a dinaledi curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sidlamafa 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
Stand No 294, Sidlamafa, 1320
Malelane, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 513 Malelane Malelane 1320
Phone
+27 13 785 7906Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800020834
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.