Engwaqa Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Engwaqa Secondary School
In the not specified area of Riverside, KwaZulu-Natal, Engwaqa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Harry Gwala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 483 learners with a teaching staff of 13, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Engwaqa Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Engwaqa 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
Engwaqa Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Engwaqa Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 483 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Engwaqa Secondary School is situated in Riverside, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Entsikeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Umzimkulu, 3263. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 398, Creighton, 3263.
Curriculum & Academics
Engwaqa Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Engwaqa Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Engwaqa 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
Umzimkulu, 3263
Postal
P.o. Box 398, Creighton, 3263
Phone
+27 64 743 9630Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500425056
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.