Phakathwayo Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Phakathwayo Secondary School
As a public school, Phakathwayo Secondary School provides secondary school education to learners in Mthandeni Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ilembe education district. The 2025 school year recorded 398 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 44:1. 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
Phakathwayo 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, Phakathwayo 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
Phakathwayo 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, Phakathwayo Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 398 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, 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
Phakathwayo Secondary School is situated in Mthandeni Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Lower Umvoti circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mthandeni Reserve, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4450. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2852, Stanger, 4450.
Curriculum & Academics
Phakathwayo Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phakathwayo 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 govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Phakathwayo 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
Mthandeni Reserve, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4450
Postal
P.o. Box 2852, Stanger, 4450
Phone
+27 83 358 8705Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500335442
Department of Basic Education
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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.