Mbusowabathethwa High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Mbusowabathethwa High School
As a public school, Mbusowabathethwa High School provides secondary school education to learners in Kwamthethwa Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 423 learners taught by 15 educators, achieving a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbusowabathethwa High 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, Mbusowabathethwa 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
Mbusowabathethwa 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, Mbusowabathethwa High School reported a total enrollment of 423 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Mbusowabathethwa High School is situated in Kwamthethwa Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Kwa Mbonambi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mfolozi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bhubhubhu Street, Bhubhubhu, Kwambonambi, 3915. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 456, Kwambonambi, 3915.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbusowabathethwa High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbusowabathethwa 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mbusowabathethwa 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
Bhubhubhu Street, Bhubhubhu, Kwambonambi, 3915
Postal
P.o. Box 456, Kwambonambi, 3915
Phone
+27 79158769Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500205202
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.