Hlamandana Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East
About Hlamandana Secondary School
As a public school, Hlamandana Secondary School provides secondary school education to learners in Bizana, Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1305 learners taught by 30 educators, achieving a ratio of 44:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlamandana Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Hlamandana 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
Hlamandana 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, Hlamandana Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,305 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, 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
Hlamandana Secondary School is situated in Bizana, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Mbizana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Isikelo A/A, Embobeni Location, Bizana, 4800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 551, Bizana, 4800.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlamandana Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hlamandana Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hlamandana 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
Isikelo A/A, Embobeni Location, Bizana, 4800
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 551, Bizana, 4800
Phone
+27 73 154 9014Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500300
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.