Mhlwazini Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Mhlwazini Secondary School
Mhlwazini Secondary School functions as a public secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Uthukela education district. The school recorded 607 learners and 22 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mhlwazini Secondary 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, Mhlwazini 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
Mhlwazini 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, Mhlwazini Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 607 learners with a teaching staff of 22 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
Mhlwazini Secondary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Winterton circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Okhahlamba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Bergville, 3340. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 462, Winterton, 3340.
Curriculum & Academics
Mhlwazini 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 Mhlwazini 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
Bergville, 3340
Postal
P.o. Box 462, Winterton, 3340
Phone
+27 36 488 1326Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500414770
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.