A.m. Moolla Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About A.m. Moolla Secondary School
In the rural area of Thafamasi, KwaZulu-Natal, A.m. Moolla Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Ilembe education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 102 learners with a teaching staff of 6, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
A.m. Moolla 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
As a Q1 institution, A.m. Moolla Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
A.m. Moolla 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, A.m. Moolla Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 102 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
A.m. Moolla Secondary School is situated in Thafamasi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Mdloti circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1512 D Section, Thafamasi Tribal Authorty, Verulam, 4343. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 44137, Thafamasi, 4300.
Curriculum & Academics
A.m. Moolla Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
A.m. Moolla Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at A.m. Moolla 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1512 D Section, Thafamasi Tribal Authorty, Verulam, 4343
Postal
P.o. Box 44137, Thafamasi, 4300
Phone
+27 82 358 2023Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500101195
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.