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Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Umhlali circuit)

Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Ilembe district. The school's roll stands at roughly 784 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ilembe district, Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school.

784
Learners
16
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School's 784; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School's 784; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School, 1,796 compared with 784; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School, 1,793 compared with 784; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School teaches considerably more learners than Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School, 1,599 compared with 784; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lot No 173 Groutville Kwadukuza 4450
Telephone
073 175 4477
EMIS number
500506160

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School directly, on 073 175 4477, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School?
Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School reported 784 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 49 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School?
Yes, Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School.
Is Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ricardo Mthembu Secondary School?
You can call 073 175 4477. It is located at Lot No 173 Groutville Kwadukuza 4450.