Mpolweni Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Mpolweni Secondary School
Situated in an rural part of Mpolweni, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpolweni Secondary School functions as a public secondary school within the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1013 learners with a teaching staff of 29, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mpolweni 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, Mpolweni 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
Mpolweni 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, Mpolweni Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,013 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Mpolweni Secondary School is situated in Mpolweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Wartburg circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umshwathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mpolweni Mission, Mpolweni, Newhanover, 3225. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 75885, Mpolweni, 3225.
Curriculum & Academics
Mpolweni Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mpolweni Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Mpolweni 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
Mpolweni Mission, Mpolweni, Newhanover, 3225
Postal
P.o. Box 75885, Mpolweni, 3225
Phone
+27 71 510 9233Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500217153
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.