Velangezwi Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Velangezwi Secondary School
Based in Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal, Velangezwi Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Ilembe education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 670 learners with a teaching staff of 23, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Velangezwi 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, Velangezwi 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
Velangezwi 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, Velangezwi Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 670 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Velangezwi Secondary School is situated in Maphumulo, 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: Emaqadini Tribal Authority, Emaqadini, Maphumulo, 4470. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 494, Maphumulo, 4470.
Curriculum & Academics
Velangezwi Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Velangezwi 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 and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Velangezwi 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
Emaqadini Tribal Authority, Emaqadini, Maphumulo, 4470
Postal
P.o. Box 494, Maphumulo, 4470
Phone
+27 71 657 4578Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500291301
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.