Sinethemba Secondary School
Dirkiesdorp, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga 1.5 km
Public combined school
Injabulo School
Dirkiesdorp, Mpumalanga
Injabulo School is a public combined school in Dirkiesdorp, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 060 learners and 35 educators, about 30.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.7% of its 60 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.7% of the school's 60 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 41 | 69.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 39 | 39 | 100.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 60 | 58 | 96.7% | 86.4% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 060 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 30.3 (province average 31.3) |
| EMIS number | 800030502 |
| Exam centre number | 6602084 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 166 Jina Street, Dirkiesdorp, Dirkiesdorp, 2386 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 920 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380 |
| Town | Dirkiesdorp |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Schools near Injabulo School
Nkukhunda Primary School
Dirkiesdorp, Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga 3.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.