Banqobile Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Banqobile Secondary School
With EMIS number 500105561, Banqobile Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Table Mountain, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umgungundlovu district. The 2025 academic year saw 1033 enrolled learners instructed by 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 38:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Banqobile Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Banqobile Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Banqobile Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Banqobile Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,033 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Banqobile Secondary School is situated in Table Mountain, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mkhambathi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mkhambathini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwanyavu Tribal Authority, Catoridge, 3700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 365, Hammarsdale, 3700.
Curriculum & Academics
Banqobile Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Banqobile Secondary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Banqobile 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Kwanyavu Tribal Authority, Catoridge, 3700
Postal
P.o. Box 365, Hammarsdale, 3700
Phone
+27 72 891 7577Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500105561
Department of Basic Education
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.