Nyaka Junior Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Nyaka Junior Secondary School
As a public primary school, Nyaka Junior Secondary School provides education to learners in Mfulamhle A/A, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Harry Gwala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 111 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 14:1. 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
Nyaka Junior 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, Nyaka Junior 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
Nyaka Junior 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, Nyaka Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 111 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Nyaka Junior Secondary School is situated in Mfulamhle A/A, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Mkhatshana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Umzimkulu, 3297. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 137, Umzimkhulu, 3297.
Curriculum & Academics
Nyaka Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nyaka Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Nyaka Junior 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
Umzimkulu, 3297
Postal
P.o. Box 137, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Phone
+27 63 686 0560Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500427609
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.