Mdonswa High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Mdonswa High School
Registered under EMIS 500206386, Mdonswa High School serves as a public secondary school in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 269 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mdonswa 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, Mdonswa 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
Mdonswa 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, Mdonswa High School reported a total enrollment of 269 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Mdonswa High School is situated in Nquthu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Nondweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Khiphinkunzi Reserve, Nqutu, 3135. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 678, Nquthu, 3135.
Curriculum & Academics
Mdonswa High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mdonswa 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mdonswa 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
Khiphinkunzi Reserve, Nqutu, 3135
Postal
P.o. Box 678, Nquthu, 3135
Phone
+27 82 954 0035Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500206386
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.