Ukuphumula Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Ukuphumula Secondary School
Situated in an rural part of Mathambo, KwaZulu-Natal, Ukuphumula Secondary School functions as a public secondary school within the Umzinyathi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 772 learners with a teaching staff of 24, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ukuphumula 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, Ukuphumula 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
Ukuphumula 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, Ukuphumula Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 772 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Ukuphumula Secondary School is situated in Mathambo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Nkande circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mathambo Area, Nquthu. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2858, Bloodriver, 3102.
Curriculum & Academics
Ukuphumula Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ukuphumula 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 Ukuphumula 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
Mathambo Area, Nquthu
Postal
P.o. Box 2858, Bloodriver, 3102
Phone
+27 87 527 0870Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500286602
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.