VISION
To be an innovative hub for quality teaching and learning that produces learners developed to exploit opportunities for lifelong success.

  
MISSION
To facilitate quality teaching and learning in a conducive classroom environment every day.

VALUES

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education adheres to the following values:

(i) Honesty
    Displaying honesty in service, as well as intolerance to fraud, corruption, nepotism and maladministration.

(ii) Caring
     Discharging our duties with kindness and generosity, and being mindful of the circumstances of other people, their needs and special requirements.

(iii) Empathy
      Sharing one another's emotions and feelings.

(iv) Professionalism
      Demonstrating the highest standard of our profession and exceptional conduct of our professionals.

(v) Integrity
     Ensuring consistency of actions and conduct of the highest ethical and moral standard.

(vi) Fairness
      Treating all people in a manner that is fair and just.

(vii) Excellence
       Maintaining high standards of performance and professionalism by aiming for excellence in everything we do.

(viii) Teamwork
       Establishing and maintaining shared goals, and working together towards improving service delivery.

STRATEGIC GOALS

STRATEGIC GOAL 1

BROADEN ACCESS, STRENGTHEN GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTE AN EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE & RESULTS-DRIVEN ADMINISTRATION

STRATEGIC GOAL 2

DEVELOP HUMAN CAPACITY AND ACHIEVE EXCELLENT LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE

STRATEGIC GOAL 3

DEVELOP OFFICES AND SCHOOLS INTO CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE AND IMPROVE LEARNER PERFORMANCE IN ALL GRADES

STRATEGIC GOAL 4

DEVELOP SCHOOLS INTO CENTRES OF COMMUNITY FOCUS, CARE AND SUPPORT IN PROMOTING NATIONAL IDENTITY AND SOCIAL COHESION