Public combined school
Siphakamile Combined School
Strathrae, Carolina, Mpumalanga
Siphakamile Combined School is a public combined school in Strathrae, Carolina, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 123 learners and 10 educators, about 12.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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.
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) | 123 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 12.3 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 62 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800008615 |
| Exam centre number | 6601061 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sthrathray Mine, Carolina, Carolina, 1185 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 214 Carolina Carolina 1185 |
| Suburb / area | Strathrae |
| Town | Carolina |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 21 |
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.
Questions about Siphakamile Combined School
Is Siphakamile Combined School a public or private school?
Siphakamile Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Siphakamile Combined School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Siphakamile Combined School?
123 learners and 10 educators (about 12.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 62 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Siphakamile Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 800008615. Its exam centre number is 6601061.
Where is Siphakamile Combined School?
Sthrathray Mine, Carolina, Carolina, 1185. It is in Strathrae, Carolina, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 072 975 5255.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.