Portia Shabangu Secondary School
Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Portia Shabangu Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Portia Shabangu Secondary School is classified as a 99 school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Portia Shabangu 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
Portia Shabangu 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, Portia Shabangu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,420 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, 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
Portia Shabangu Secondary School is situated in Tekwane South, within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Mbombela Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Erf 507 Thekwane South, Tekwane South, Kanyamazane, 1214. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1862 Kanyamazane 1214.
Curriculum & Academics
Portia Shabangu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Portia Shabangu 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
Erf 507 Thekwane South, Tekwane South, Kanyamazane, 1214
Postal
P.o. Box 1862 Kanyamazane 1214
Phone
+27 72 565 2980Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035383
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.