Mbhandule Secondary School
Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Mbhandule Secondary School
Mbhandule Secondary School functions as a public secondary school in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, falling within the Bohlabela education district. The school recorded 430 learners and 12 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbhandule 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
Mbhandule 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
Mbhandule 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, Mbhandule Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 430 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Mbhandule Secondary School is situated in Mkhuhlu (Mkhuhlu), 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. 2267, Mkhuhlu, Ronaldsey Trust, 1246. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X X3026 Mkhuhlu Mkhuhlu 1246.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbhandule 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 Mbhandule 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. 2267, Mkhuhlu, Ronaldsey Trust, 1246
Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X X3026 Mkhuhlu Mkhuhlu 1246
Phone
+27 72 531 6722Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035106
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.