Mlokothwa High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Mlokothwa High School
Situated in an rural part of Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, Mlokothwa High School functions as a public secondary school within the Zululand education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1087 learners with a teaching staff of 39, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mlokothwa 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, Mlokothwa 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
Mlokothwa 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, Mlokothwa High School reported a total enrollment of 1,087 learners with a teaching staff of 39 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
Mlokothwa High School is situated in Nongoma, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Nhlophenkulu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nhlophenkulu Area, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5067, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Mlokothwa High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mlokothwa 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 Mlokothwa 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
Nhlophenkulu Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X5067, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 35 940 1402Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500212787
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.