Mbuyiselo High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Mbuyiselo High School
Registered under EMIS 500205350, Mbuyiselo High School serves as a public secondary school in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 405 enrolled learners instructed by 13 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
Mbuyiselo 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, Mbuyiselo 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
Mbuyiselo 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, Mbuyiselo High School reported a total enrollment of 405 learners with a teaching staff of 13 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
Mbuyiselo High School is situated in Mandeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Mandeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Mandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sikhonyane Tribal Authority, Mandeni, 4491. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X4963, Sundumbili, 4491.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbuyiselo High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbuyiselo 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 trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mbuyiselo 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
Sikhonyane Tribal Authority, Mandeni, 4491
Postal
Private Bag X4963, Sundumbili, 4491
Phone
+27 65 721 8823Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500205350
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.