Sisekelo High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Sisekelo High School
Sisekelo High School is registered as a public secondary school based in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 248 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sisekelo High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Sisekelo 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
Sisekelo 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, Sisekelo High School reported a total enrollment of 248 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Sisekelo High School is situated in Kranskop, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Kranskop North circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Umvoti Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mondi Forest, Kranskop, 3268. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2, Kranskop, 3268.
Curriculum & Academics
Sisekelo High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sisekelo High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sisekelo 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
Mondi Forest, Kranskop, 3268
Postal
P.o. Box 2, Kranskop, 3268
Phone
+27 83 787 9250Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500121545
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.