Mthonjeni Intermediate School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Mthonjeni Intermediate School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mthonjeni Intermediate 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, Mthonjeni Intermediate 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
Mthonjeni Intermediate 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, Mthonjeni Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 1,799 learners with a teaching staff of 51 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
Mthonjeni Intermediate School is situated in Mangosuthu Village, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Dumbe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mangosuthu Village, Paul Pietersburg, 3180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 514, Paulpietersburg, 3180.
Curriculum & Academics
Mthonjeni Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mthonjeni Intermediate School was historically administered under the New 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 municipality and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mthonjeni Intermediate 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
Mangosuthu Village, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
P.o. Box 514, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Phone
+27 81 858 5121Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500303437
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.