Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School (EMIS: 500294298) is a public secondary school situated in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Pinetown education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1263 enrolled learners instructed by 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Vuyiswa Mtolo 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
Vuyiswa Mtolo 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, Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,263 learners with a teaching staff of 39 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
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School is situated in Kwamashu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Kwamashu Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 509 H Bhejane Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Kwamashu, 4360.
Curriculum & Academics
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vuyiswa Mtolo 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 govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vuyiswa Mtolo 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
509 H Bhejane Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
Post Office, Kwamashu, 4360
Phone
+27 31 503 6724Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500294298
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.