Mandlakhe Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Mandlakhe Secondary School
In the rural area of Mhlumayo, KwaZulu-Natal, Mandlakhe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Uthukela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 238 learners with a teaching staff of 8, 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
Mandlakhe 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, Mandlakhe 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
Mandlakhe 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, Mandlakhe Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 238 learners with a teaching staff of 8 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
Mandlakhe Secondary School is situated in Mhlumayo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Zwelisha circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mhlumayo Emangweni Road, Mnambithi, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3584, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Mandlakhe Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mandlakhe Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mandlakhe 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
Mhlumayo Emangweni Road, Mnambithi, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 3584, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 61 887 9518Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500338809
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.