Mtshakela Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Mtshakela Secondary School
Registered under EMIS 500219854, Mtshakela Secondary School serves as a public secondary school in Ingwavuma, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 363 enrolled learners instructed by 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mtshakela 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, Mtshakela 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
Mtshakela 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, Mtshakela Secondary 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
Mtshakela Secondary School is situated in Ingwavuma, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Lebombo circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Jozini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Emombeni Area, Nyawo Tribal Authority, Ingwavuma, 3968. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X2231, Ingwavuma, 3968.
Curriculum & Academics
Mtshakela Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mtshakela Secondary 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 Mtshakela 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
Emombeni Area, Nyawo Tribal Authority, Ingwavuma, 3968
Postal
Private Bag X2231, Ingwavuma, 3968
Phone
+27 72 144 1274Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500219854
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.