The Gem Combined School
Lothair, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About The Gem Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
The Gem Combined School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
The Gem Combined 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
The Gem Combined 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, The Gem Combined School reported a total enrollment of 573 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
The Gem Combined School is situated in Lothair (Lothair), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Msukaligwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Rothsay Farm, New Scotland, Lothair, 2370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 71 Lothair Ermelo 2370.
Curriculum & Academics
The Gem Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined 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 The Gem Combined 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
Rothsay Farm, New Scotland, Lothair, 2370
Lothair, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 71 Lothair Ermelo 2370
Phone
+27 82 427 3104Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800023028
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.