Hibberdene Academy
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Hibberdene Academy
As a independent school, Hibberdene Academy provides combined school education to learners in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ugu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 66 learners taught by 14 educators, achieving a ratio of 5:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Hibberdene Academy 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
Hibberdene Academy 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, Hibberdene Academy reported a total enrollment of 66 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 5:1, 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
Hibberdene Academy is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Turton circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 287 Lot Santa Barbara, Umzumbe Rural, Umzumbe, 4220. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 740, Hibberdene, 4220.
Curriculum & Academics
Hibberdene Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hibberdene Academy was historically administered under the New 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 private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hibberdene Academy 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
287 Lot Santa Barbara, Umzumbe Rural, Umzumbe, 4220
Postal
P.o. Box 740, Hibberdene, 4220
Phone
+27 39 699 3611Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500338957
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.