Charles Sabelo High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Charles Sabelo High School
Situated in an rural part of Sawpits Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, Charles Sabelo High School functions as a public secondary school within the Umlazi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 269 learners with a teaching staff of 8, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Charles Sabelo High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Charles Sabelo High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Charles Sabelo High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Charles Sabelo High School reported a total enrollment of 269 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Charles Sabelo High School is situated in Sawpits Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Folweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 994 D Section, Umbumbulu, Isiphingo, 4015. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1017, Umbumbulu, 4015.
Curriculum & Academics
Charles Sabelo High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Charles Sabelo High School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Charles Sabelo High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
994 D Section, Umbumbulu, Isiphingo, 4015
Postal
Private Bag X1017, Umbumbulu, 4015
Phone
+27 78 400 1489Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500116069
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.