Babutheni Secondary School
Mbibane, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Babutheni Secondary School
Operating as a public institution, Babutheni Secondary School is a combined school located in Mbibane within Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Nkangala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 427 learners taught by 11 educators, achieving a ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Babutheni Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Babutheni Secondary 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
Babutheni Secondary 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, Babutheni Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 427 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Babutheni Secondary School is situated in Mbibane (Allemansdrift B), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 454 Outline Street, Allemansdrift B, Mbibane, 449. For postal correspondence, use: Outline Street 454 Mbibane Mbibane 0449.
Curriculum & Academics
Babutheni Secondary 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 Babutheni Secondary 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
454 Outline Street, Allemansdrift B, Mbibane, 449
Mbibane, Mpumalanga
Postal
Outline Street 454 Mbibane Mbibane 0449
Phone
+27 73 344 0561Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800000463
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.