Mbhekaphansi High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Mbhekaphansi High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbhekaphansi 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, Mbhekaphansi 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
Mbhekaphansi 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, Mbhekaphansi High School reported a total enrollment of 601 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Mbhekaphansi High School is situated in Off Road D881, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Untunjambili 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: Mambulu Reserve, Mambulu, Kranskop, 3268. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 96, Kranskop, 3268.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbhekaphansi High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbhekaphansi High 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mbhekaphansi 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
Mambulu Reserve, Mambulu, Kranskop, 3268
Postal
P.o. Box 96, Kranskop, 3268
Phone
+27 72 192 0170Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500204351
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.