Mafu Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Mafu Secondary School
Registered under EMIS 500191771, Mafu Secondary School serves as a public secondary school in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 402 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mafu Secondary 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, Mafu 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
Mafu 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, Mafu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 402 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mafu Secondary School is situated in Bergville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Emazizini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Okhahlamba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Oliviers Hoek Farm, Oliviershoek Farm, Bergville, 3350. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1614, Bergville, 3350.
Curriculum & Academics
Mafu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mafu 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mafu 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
Oliviers Hoek Farm, Oliviershoek Farm, Bergville, 3350
Postal
Private Bag X1614, Bergville, 3350
Phone
+27 82 823 1047Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500191771
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.