Shabalala Secondary School

Shabalala Secondary School is a public high school in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 388 learners and 39 educators, about 35.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.

School facts

School type	Public high school
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Specialisation	Secondary Subjects
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Learners (2025)	1 388
Educators (2025)	39
Learners per educator	35.6 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800034592

Address and location

Town	Mbombela
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Mbombela 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.