Mavumengwane High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Mavumengwane High School
With EMIS number 500202575, Mavumengwane High School is a public secondary school located in Ndayini Area, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the King Cetshwayo district. The 2025 academic year saw 913 enrolled learners instructed by 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mavumengwane High 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, Mavumengwane High 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
Mavumengwane 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, Mavumengwane High School reported a total enrollment of 913 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Mavumengwane High School is situated in Ndayini Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Samungu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mbongolwane, Mbongolwane A, Eshowe, 3820. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 124, Kwapett, 3820.
Curriculum & Academics
Mavumengwane High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mavumengwane 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 private and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mavumengwane 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Mbongolwane, Mbongolwane A, Eshowe, 3820
Postal
P.o. Box 124, Kwapett, 3820
Phone
+27 73 764 0975Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500202575
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.