Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School

Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande

Public Secondary School Q1

About Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Ubuhle Buzile 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

Ubuhle Buzile 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

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School 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, Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 2,143 learners with a teaching staff of 62 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is situated in Piet Retief (Piet Retief), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Mkhondo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: 6641 Phola Park Ethandukukhanya Piet Retief, Piet Retief, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2250 Piet Retief 2380.

Curriculum & Academics

Ubuhle Buzile 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 government.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ubuhle Buzile 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

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Address

6641 Phola Park Ethandukukhanya Piet Retief, Piet Retief, 2380

Piet Retief, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 2250 Piet Retief 2380

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 2,143
Educators 62

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictGert Sibande

EMIS Number

800035612

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.