Mahlube Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Mahlube Secondary School
Mahlube Secondary School (EMIS: 500193584) is a public secondary school situated in Ozwathini, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Ilembe education district. The 2025 academic year saw 230 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mahlube 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, Mahlube 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
Mahlube 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, Mahlube Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 230 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Mahlube Secondary School is situated in Ozwathini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ozwathini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nsuze Police Station Wewe, Vimbukhalo, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1843, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Mahlube Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mahlube 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 Mahlube 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
Nsuze Police Station Wewe, Vimbukhalo, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 1843, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 76793891Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500193584
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.