Bhekisizwe Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Bhekisizwe Secondary School
Located in KwaZulu-Natal within KwaZulu-Natal, Bhekisizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umzinyathi education district. In 2025, the school reported 748 learners and 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 47:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bhekisizwe 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
As a Q1 institution, Bhekisizwe 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
Bhekisizwe 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, Bhekisizwe Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 748 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 47:1, 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
Bhekisizwe Secondary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Jama/babanango circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 316 D-machitshana Area, Babanango, Vryheid, 3850. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 29, Babanango, 3850.
Curriculum & Academics
Bhekisizwe Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Bhekisizwe 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
316 D-machitshana Area, Babanango, Vryheid, 3850
Postal
P.o. Box 29, Babanango, 3850
Phone
+27 71 490 0013Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500401154
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.