Public high school

Steenbok Secondary School

Steenbok, Mpumalanga

Steenbok Secondary School is a public high school in Steenbok, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 770 learners and 22 educators, about 35 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationSecondary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)770
Educators (2025)22
Learners per educator35 (province average 30.2)
Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 125 similar schools
EMIS number800029314
Exam centre number6606062

Address and location

Street addressStand No. 1700, Steenbok, Komatipoort, 1347
Postal addressPo Box 03 Steenbok Komatipoort 1347
TownSteenbok
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtEhlanzeni
MunicipalityNkomazi Local Municipality
Ward8

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 Steenbok Secondary School

Is Steenbok Secondary School a public or private school?

Steenbok Secondary School is a public high school.

Does Steenbok Secondary 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 Steenbok Secondary School?

770 learners and 22 educators (about 35 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Steenbok Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 800029314. Its exam centre number is 6606062.

Where is Steenbok Secondary School?

Stand No. 1700, Steenbok, Komatipoort, 1347. It is in Steenbok, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 074 317 8498.

Schools near Steenbok Secondary School

Ekwenzeni Primary School

Lubombo, Steenbok, Mpumalanga 98 m

PublicPrimaryQuintile 1

503 learners076 115 8676

Mbhunu Secondary School

Steenbok, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 1.0 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 1
88.7% matric 2025

687 learners013 782 0082

Sambo Primary School

Lugedlane Tribal Authority, Steenbok, Mpumalanga 2.2 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 1

200 learners072 990 7296

Bhambatha Primary School

Steenbok, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 4.4 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 1

526 learners013 782 0048

Shinyukane Secondary School

Malelane, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 5.1 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 1
95.4% matric 2025

1 813 learners013 782 0185

Mshengu Inclusive School

Lubombo, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 5.9 km

PublicCombinedQuintile 2

290 learners013 782 0073

Ntiyi Secondary School

Hoyi Village, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 5.9 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 2
42.3% matric 2025

471 learners083 290 1831

Majembeni Primary School

Tekwane, Komatipoort, Mpumalanga 6.0 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 2

319 learners013 782 4646

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.