Mafu Secondary School
Empumalanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Mafu Secondary School
A public institution, Mafu Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Empumalanga, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nkangala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 903 learners were enrolled, taught by 32 educators at a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mafu Secondary 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
Mafu Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Mafu Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Mafu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 903 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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 Empumalanga (Kwaggafontein), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Thembisile Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No. 299, Kwaggafontein A, Kwaggafontein, 458. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 4031 Kwaggafontein A/A Empumalanga 0458.
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.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No. 299, Kwaggafontein A, Kwaggafontein, 458
Empumalanga, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 4031 Kwaggafontein A/A Empumalanga 0458
Phone
+27 13 986 7358Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800011445
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.