Muntu High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Muntu High School
Muntu High School (EMIS 500220668) serves the Kwaphakwe community as a public secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 394 learners taught by 13 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Muntu 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, Muntu 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
Muntu 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, Muntu High School reported a total enrollment of 394 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Muntu High School is situated in Kwaphakwe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Bhambatha circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Umvoti Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Emabomvini Tribal Authority, Greytown, 3250. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1564, Greytown, 3250.
Curriculum & Academics
Muntu High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Muntu 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Muntu 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
Emabomvini Tribal Authority, Greytown, 3250
Postal
Private Bag X1564, Greytown, 3250
Phone
+27 82 310 4547Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500220668
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.