Bushbuckridge Secondary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Bushbuckridge Secondary School
Based in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, Bushbuckridge Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an not specified setting under the Bohlabela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 682 learners with a teaching staff of 27, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bushbuckridge 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
Bushbuckridge 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
Bushbuckridge 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, Bushbuckridge Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 682 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Bushbuckridge Secondary School is situated in Bushbuckridge (Bushbuckridge), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 174, Collegeview, Bushbuckridge, 1280. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1968 Collegeview Bushbuckridge 1280.
Curriculum & Academics
Bushbuckridge Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bushbuckridge 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
Stand No 174, Collegeview, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1968 Collegeview Bushbuckridge 1280
Phone
+27 13 799 6038Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035079
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.