Masimdumise Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Masimdumise Secondary School
A public institution, Masimdumise Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Kwanovuka, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umgungundlovu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 122 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 20:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Masimdumise 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
As a Q3 institution, Masimdumise 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
Masimdumise 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, Masimdumise Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 122 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Masimdumise Secondary School is situated in Kwanovuka, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Impendle circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Impendle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zamokuhle Supermarket, Impendle, Pietermaritzburg, 3227. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 84441, Impendle, 3227.
Curriculum & Academics
Masimdumise Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Masimdumise Secondary School was historically administered under the New 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Masimdumise 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
Zamokuhle Supermarket, Impendle, Pietermaritzburg, 3227
Postal
P.o. Box 84441, Impendle, 3227
Phone
+27 76 970 8283Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500200984
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.