Ibisi Junior Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Ibisi Junior Secondary School
With EMIS number 500425722, Ibisi Junior Secondary School is a public combined school located in Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Harry Gwala district. The 2025 academic year saw 731 enrolled learners instructed by 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ibisi Junior 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, Ibisi Junior 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
Ibisi Junior 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, Ibisi Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 731 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Ibisi Junior Secondary School is situated in Umzimkulu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Rietvlei circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 90 Ibisi Township, Umzimkulu, 3297. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 538, Umzimkhulu, 3297.
Curriculum & Academics
Ibisi Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ibisi Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Ibisi Junior 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
90 Ibisi Township, Umzimkulu, 3297
Postal
P.o. Box 538, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Phone
+27 72 218 0971Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500425722
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.