Bhilibana Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Bhilibana Secondary School
Serving the Nkandla community in KwaZulu-Natal, Bhilibana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the King Cetshwayo education district. In 2025, the school reported 213 learners and 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bhilibana 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, Bhilibana 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
Bhilibana 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, Bhilibana Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 213 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bhilibana Secondary School is situated in Nkandla, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Sigananda circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Nkandla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sibhudeni Store, Nkandla, 3855. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 305, Nkandla, 3855.
Curriculum & Academics
Bhilibana Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bhilibana 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 Bhilibana 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
Sibhudeni Store, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
P.o. Box 305, Nkandla, 3855
Phone
+27 78130184Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500109557
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.