Hlonono Senior Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Hlonono Senior Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Hlonono Senior Secondary School provides education to learners in Rd.d1531, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ilembe education district. For the 2025 academic year, 321 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 32:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlonono Senior 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, Hlonono Senior 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
Hlonono Senior 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, Hlonono Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 321 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Hlonono Senior Secondary School is situated in Rd.d1531, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Lower Umvoti circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Amambedu Tribal Authority, Mushama, Stanger, 4450. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2747, Stanger, 4450.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlonono Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hlonono Senior 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hlonono Senior 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
Amambedu Tribal Authority, Mushama, Stanger, 4450
Postal
P.o. Box 2747, Stanger, 4450
Phone
+27 78686587Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500157472
Department of Basic Education
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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.