Msimude High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Msimude High School
As a public secondary school, Msimude High School provides education to learners in Sweetwaters Location, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umgungundlovu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 363 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 28:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Msimude 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, Msimude 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
Msimude 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, Msimude High School reported a total enrollment of 363 learners with a teaching staff of 13 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
Msimude High School is situated in Sweetwaters Location, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Edendale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zayeka Road, Sweetwaters, Pietermaritzburg, 3235. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8562, Cumberwood, 3235.
Curriculum & Academics
Msimude High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Msimude 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.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Msimude 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
Zayeka Road, Sweetwaters, Pietermaritzburg, 3235
Postal
P.o. Box 8562, Cumberwood, 3235
Phone
+27 81 755 8950Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500218633
Department of Basic Education
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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.