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Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School
Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School is a public high school in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 263 learners and 39 educators, about 32.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.8% of its 139 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.8% of the school's 139 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 123 | 104 | 84.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 147 | 133 | 90.5% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 139 | 136 | 97.8% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 263 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 32.4 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500294298 |
Address and location
| Street address | 509 H Bhejane Road,kwamashu,durban,4360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,kwamashu,4360 |
| Town | Kwamashu |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Kwamashu Central |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500104 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School
Is Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School a public or private school?
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.8% of its 139 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 84.6%, 2024 90.5%.
How many learners are at Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School?
1 263 learners and 39 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500294298.
Where is Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School?
509 H Bhejane Road,kwamashu,durban,4360. It is in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 503 6724.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.