Muziwephahla Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Muziwephahla Secondary School
Muziwephahla Secondary School (EMIS: 500221075) is a public secondary school situated in Thelezini Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Zululand education district. The 2025 academic year saw 267 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Muziwephahla Secondary 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, Muziwephahla 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
Muziwephahla 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, Muziwephahla Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 267 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Muziwephahla Secondary School is situated in Thelezini Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Emvunyane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: St Paul Mission, Thelezi Area, Nqutu, 3135. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 507, Nquthu, 3135.
Curriculum & Academics
Muziwephahla Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Muziwephahla 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Muziwephahla 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
St Paul Mission, Thelezi Area, Nqutu, 3135
Postal
P.o. Box 507, Nquthu, 3135
Phone
+27 72 640 6843Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500221075
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.