Bhekifa High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Bhekifa High School
With EMIS number 500108558, Bhekifa High School is a public secondary school located in Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Zululand district. The 2025 academic year saw 454 enrolled learners instructed by 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bhekifa High 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
As a Q1 institution, Bhekifa High 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
Bhekifa High 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, Bhekifa High School reported a total enrollment of 454 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bhekifa High School is situated in Mahlabathini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Mashona circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zungu Tribal Authority, Ewela Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 421, Mahlabathini, 3865.
Curriculum & Academics
Bhekifa High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bhekifa High 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bhekifa High 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
Zungu Tribal Authority, Ewela Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865
Postal
P.o. Box 421, Mahlabathini, 3865
Phone
+27 82 945 0674Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500108558
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.