Vukubone Secondary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Vukubone Secondary School
Vukubone Secondary School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Piet Retief area of Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 678 learners were enrolled, taught by 19 educators at a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vukubone 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
Vukubone 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
Vukubone 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, Vukubone Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 678 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Vukubone Secondary School is situated in Piet Retief (Driefontein), 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: New Stand Saul Mkhizeville, Mkhondo, 2383. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 12 Mkhondo Emkhondo 2380.
Curriculum & Academics
Vukubone 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 Vukubone 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
New Stand Saul Mkhizeville, Mkhondo, 2383
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 12 Mkhondo Emkhondo 2380
Phone
+27 79 207 6373Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800024844
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.