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Rietvlei Junior Secondary School

Rietvlei, KwaZulu-Natal

083 403 9466 Directions

Rietvlei Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Rietvlei, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 219 learners and 8 educators, about 27.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic combined school
Phase (DBE)Combined School
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)219
Educators (2025)8
Learners per educator27.4 (province average 29.2)
Fewer learners per educator than 68% of 50 similar schools
EMIS number500427831
Exam centre number500427831

Address and location

Street addressStaffordspost,umzimkulu,4686
Postal addressP.O.Box 02,staffordspost,4686
TownRietvlei
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtHarry Gwala
CircuitRietvlei
MunicipalityUmzimkhulu Local Municipality
Ward54305012
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)
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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Rietvlei Junior Secondary School

Is Rietvlei Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Rietvlei Junior Secondary School is a public combined school.

Does Rietvlei Junior Secondary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.

How many learners are at Rietvlei Junior Secondary School?

219 learners and 8 educators (about 27.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 68% of 50 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Rietvlei Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 500427831. Its exam centre number is 500427831.

Where is Rietvlei Junior Secondary School?

Staffordspost,umzimkulu,4686. It is in Rietvlei, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 083 403 9466.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.