Mafahleni High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Mafahleni High School
Mafahleni High School provides secondary school education as a public school in Ntshiyabantu, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Umgungundlovu education district. In 2025, the school reported 169 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mafahleni High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mafahleni High 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
Mafahleni High 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, Mafahleni High School reported a total enrollment of 169 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Mafahleni High School is situated in Ntshiyabantu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Impendle circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Impendle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ntshiyabantu Area, Pietermaritzburg, 3227. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 86234, Impendle, 3227.
Curriculum & Academics
Mafahleni High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mafahleni High 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 Mafahleni High 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
Ntshiyabantu Area, Pietermaritzburg, 3227
Postal
P.o. Box 86234, Impendle, 3227
Phone
+27 72 329 0920Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500191697
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.