S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School
Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School
A public institution, S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Malamulele, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Vhembe East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 979 learners were enrolled, taught by 26 educators at a ratio of 38:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, S.D.W. Nxumalo 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
S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 979 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School is situated in Malamulele, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Collins Chabane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nghomunghomu Village. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 446 Sambo.
Curriculum & Academics
S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at S.D.W. Nxumalo 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
Nghomunghomu Village
Malamulele, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 446 Sambo
Phone
+27 82 830 8638Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
993301202
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.