Shanke Senior Secondary School
Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Shanke Senior Secondary School
Registered under EMIS 800035017, Shanke Senior Secondary School serves as a public secondary school in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga. The 2025 academic year saw 1129 enrolled learners instructed by 41 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Shanke Senior 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
Shanke Senior 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
Shanke Senior 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, Shanke Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,129 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Shanke Senior Secondary School is situated in Mkhuhlu (Legogwe), 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: Nexttomathibelatribalauthority, Oakleytrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1246. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 3018 Mkhuhlu 1246.
Curriculum & Academics
Shanke Senior 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 Shanke Senior 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
Nexttomathibelatribalauthority, Oakleytrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1246
Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 3018 Mkhuhlu 1246
Phone
+27 13 708 1309Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035017
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.