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Mthonjeni Intermediate School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 500303437

Mangosuthu Village, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal

1,799
Learners
35:1
Learners per educator
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Mthonjeni Intermediate School?

Mthonjeni Intermediate School is a public combined school in Mangosuthu Village, within the Zululand education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,799 enrolled learners and 51 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. It is classified as Quintile 3 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 3 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Large school

This school has 1,799 enrolled learners.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Mthonjeni Intermediate School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 33% of similar schools

(Q3 Combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

NSC Matric Results

2023
76.9%
40/52 passed
2024
96.9%
63/65 passed
2025
100.0%
98/98 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202376.9%
202496.9%
2025100.0%
Pass rate distribution — Q3 schools in KwaZulu-Natal (2025)65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 97% Kwaphindavele Combined School: 71.4%Madilika Combined School: 80.0%Ixopo Village Intermediate School: 84.5%Rietvallei Combined School: 85.0%Wesselsnek Combined School: 85.7%Makhapha Combined School: 91.9%Colenso Combined School: 93.5%Dnc Combined School: 95.5%Ebusi Combined School: 95.6%Dover Combined Farm School: 96.8%Siphuthando Public Combined School: 100.0%Enhlanhleni Combined School: 100.0%New River Combined School: 100.0%Asithuthuke Combined School: 100.0%Jabula Combined School: 100.0%Willowfountain Combined School: 100.0%Hlanguza Combined School: 100.0%Metzelfontein Combined School: 100.0%Mthonjeni Intermediate School: 100.0%This school: 100.0% This school

100.0% pass rate in 2025 — 10 Q3 schools in KwaZulu-Natal scored lower, 0 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Q3 schools in KwaZulu-Natal in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Kwaphindavele Combined School71.4%
Madilika Combined School80.0%
Ixopo Village Intermediate School84.5%
Rietvallei Combined School85.0%
Wesselsnek Combined School85.7%
Makhapha Combined School91.9%
Colenso Combined School93.5%
Dnc Combined School95.5%
Ebusi Combined School95.6%
Dover Combined Farm School96.8%
Siphuthando Public Combined School100.0%
Enhlanhleni Combined School100.0%
New River Combined School100.0%
Asithuthuke Combined School100.0%
Jabula Combined School100.0%
Willowfountain Combined School100.0%
Hlanguza Combined School100.0%
Metzelfontein Combined School100.0%
Mthonjeni Intermediate School (this school)100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

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Mangosuthu Village,Paul Pietersburg,3180
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Newcastle106.9 km
Ladysmith171.6 km
Richards Bay187.4 km
Ballito238.9 km
Pietermaritzburg250.3 km
Umhlanga258.3 km

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What other schools are near Mthonjeni Intermediate School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Muziwesizwe High School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,389 learners 45 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Zululand · 0.7km away
Bilanyoni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,483 learners 35 educators 42:1

Fewer learners per educator than 3% of similar schools

Ebilanyoni · 1.9km away
Isihlangusikazulu Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
208 learners 8 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 69% of similar schools

Bilanyoni · 2km away
Kwasa Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
585 learners 19 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Ebilanyoni · 2.1km away
Nhlakanipho Combined School
CombinedPublicQ2
645 learners 20 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 25% of similar schools

Zululand · 2.2km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 3.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Mthonjeni Intermediate School.

Hlanguza Combined School
CombinedPublicQ3
194 learners 11 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 100% of similar schools

Scheepersnek Farm
Metzelfontein Combined School
CombinedPublicQ3
243 learners 10 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 78% of similar schools

Nondweni Road
Langgewacht Combined School
CombinedPublicQ3
162 learners 7 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

D304 Kwagwebu Area

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.