Mlonde High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Mlonde High School
A public secondary school serving the Mvutshini community in KwaZulu-Natal, Mlonde High School operates under the Ugu education district. The school recorded 734 learners and 25 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mlonde High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mlonde 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
Mlonde 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, Mlonde High School reported a total enrollment of 734 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Mlonde High School is situated in Mvutshini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Gamalakhe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mvutshini Location, Kwaxolo Tribal Authority, Margate, 4285. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 237, Ramsgate, 4285.
Curriculum & Academics
Mlonde High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mlonde 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 Mlonde 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
Mvutshini Location, Kwaxolo Tribal Authority, Margate, 4285
Postal
P.o. Box 237, Ramsgate, 4285
Phone
+27 39 940 5254Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500212898
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.