Mdumela High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Mdumela High School
A public secondary school serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, Mdumela High School operates under the Zululand education district. The school recorded 504 learners and 17 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mdumela 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, Mdumela 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
Mdumela 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, Mdumela High School reported a total enrollment of 504 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mdumela High School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ceza circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mdumela Sec. School, Mdumela Area, Ulundi, 3838. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 163, Ceza, 3866.
Curriculum & Academics
Mdumela High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mdumela 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 education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mdumela 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
Mdumela Sec. School, Mdumela Area, Ulundi, 3838
Postal
P.o. Box 163, Ceza, 3866
Phone
+27 72 115 2978Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500206571
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.