Macaphuna Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Macaphuna Secondary School
Macaphuna Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Ilembe education district. In 2025, the school reported 187 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Macaphuna 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, Macaphuna 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
Macaphuna 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, Macaphuna Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 187 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Macaphuna Secondary School is situated in Maphumulo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Lower Umvoti circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1527 D Road, Hlimbithwa, Maphumulo, 4470. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9233, Maphumulo, 4470.
Curriculum & Academics
Macaphuna Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Macaphuna Secondary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal 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 Macaphuna 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
1527 D Road, Hlimbithwa, Maphumulo, 4470
Postal
Private Bag X9233, Maphumulo, 4470
Phone
+27 73 361 9330Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500190476
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.