Vuma High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Vuma High School
Vuma High School provides secondary school education as a public school in Mabhulesini, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Uthukela education district. In 2025, the school reported 229 learners and 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vuma High 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, Vuma High 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
Vuma High 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, Vuma High School reported a total enrollment of 229 learners with a teaching staff of 8 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
Vuma High School is situated in Mabhulesini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Emangwaneni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Okhahlamba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Tonyelana Mabhulesini Bergville 3350. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Vuma High 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 Vuma High 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
Tonyelana Mabhulesini Bergville 3350
Phone
+27 66 394 9442Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500490213
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.