Vumani Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Vumani Secondary School
With EMIS number 500496836, Vumani Secondary School is a public secondary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Harry Gwala district. The 2025 academic year saw 353 enrolled learners instructed by 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vumani 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, Vumani 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
Vumani 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, Vumani Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 353 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Vumani Secondary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Entsikeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Umzimkhulu Riverside Mangeni Umzimkhulu 3297. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Vumani Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Vumani 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
Umzimkhulu Riverside Mangeni Umzimkhulu 3297
Phone
+27 72 286 2895Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500496836
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.