Magubulundu Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Magubulundu Secondary School
In the rural area of Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal, Magubulundu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Zululand education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 637 learners with a teaching staff of 21, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Magubulundu 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, Magubulundu 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
Magubulundu 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, Magubulundu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 637 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Magubulundu Secondary School is situated in Paulpietersburg, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Tholakele circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Thokakele Area, Paul Pietersburg, 3180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 429, Paulpietersburg, 3180.
Curriculum & Academics
Magubulundu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Magubulundu 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 Magubulundu 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
Thokakele Area, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
P.o. Box 429, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Phone
+27 71 614 9000Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500192585
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.