Mtumaseli High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Mtumaseli High School
As a public secondary school, Mtumaseli High School provides education to learners in Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ugu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 374 learners were enrolled, taught by 11 educators at a ratio of 34:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mtumaseli High 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, Mtumaseli 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
Mtumaseli 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, Mtumaseli High School reported a total enrollment of 374 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Mtumaseli High School is situated in Umzumbe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Umzumbe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umzumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwa Hlongwa Tribal Authority, Entaba, Hibberdene, 4220. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 192, Hibberdene, 4220.
Curriculum & Academics
Mtumaseli High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mtumaseli High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Mtumaseli 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
Kwa Hlongwa Tribal Authority, Entaba, Hibberdene, 4220
Postal
P.o. Box 192, Hibberdene, 4220
Phone
+27 60 892 7015Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500220113
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.