Ecekeza Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Ecekeza Secondary School
Serving the Kwafodo T/a community in KwaZulu-Natal, Ecekeza Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 917 learners and 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ecekeza Secondary 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, Ecekeza Secondary 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
Ecekeza Secondary 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, Ecekeza Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 917 learners with a teaching staff of 27 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
Ecekeza Secondary School is situated in Kwafodo T/a, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Sakhayedwa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umuziwabantu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 121 D Road, Santombe, Harding, 4680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 759, Harding, 4680.
Curriculum & Academics
Ecekeza Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ecekeza Secondary 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 Ecekeza Secondary 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
121 D Road, Santombe, Harding, 4680
Postal
P.o. Box 759, Harding, 4680
Phone
+27 66 143 3107Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500146520
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.