Madlala Full Service School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Madlala Full Service School
A public institution, Madlala Full Service School functions as a primary school located in Vaalkop, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Uthukela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1066 learners were enrolled, taught by 28 educators at a ratio of 38:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Madlala Full Service School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Madlala Full Service 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
Madlala Full Service 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, Madlala Full Service School reported a total enrollment of 1,066 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Madlala Full Service School is situated in Vaalkop, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Siyathuthuka circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Helpmekaar Road, Vaalkop, Wasbank, 2920. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 19028, Wasbank, 2920.
Curriculum & Academics
Madlala Full Service School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Madlala Full Service 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 Madlala Full Service 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
Helpmekaar Road, Vaalkop, Wasbank, 2920
Postal
P.o. Box 19028, Wasbank, 2920
Phone
+27 61 477 8975Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500191179
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.