Masibumbane High School

KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand

Public Secondary School Q4

About Masibumbane High School

A public institution, Masibumbane High School functions as a secondary school located in Umfolozi Street, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 988 learners were enrolled, taught by 42 educators at a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Masibumbane High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.

Fee Status

Masibumbane High 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

Masibumbane High 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, Masibumbane High School reported a total enrollment of 988 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Masibumbane High School is situated in Umfolozi Street, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ondini circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: A335 Umfolozi Street, Ulundi, 3838. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 19, Ulundi, 3838.

Curriculum & Academics

Masibumbane High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Masibumbane High 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 municipality and the school buildings are owned by govt education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Masibumbane High 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

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Address

A335 Umfolozi Street, Ulundi, 3838

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Postal

P.o. Box 19, Ulundi, 3838

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 988
Educators 42

Learner:Educator Ratio

24:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
Settingrural
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictZululand

EMIS Number

500200836

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.