Merlewood Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Merlewood Secondary School
Merlewood Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in N2 Main Harding Road, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 1241 learners and 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Merlewood Secondary 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, Merlewood Secondary 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
Merlewood Secondary 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, Merlewood Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,241 learners with a teaching staff of 37 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
Merlewood Secondary School is situated in N2 Main Harding Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Ogwini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 7512 F Merlwood Extension, Merlwood, Port Shepstone, 4240. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10075, Marburg, 4252.
Curriculum & Academics
Merlewood Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Merlewood Secondary 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
7512 F Merlwood Extension, Merlwood, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o. Box 10075, Marburg, 4252
Phone
+27 63 132 7818Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500342842
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.