Impala Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Impala Secondary School
A public institution, Impala Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Mathenjwa T/a, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umkhanyakude education district. For the 2025 academic year, 549 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 39:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Impala 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, Impala 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
Impala 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, Impala Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 549 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Impala Secondary School is situated in Mathenjwa T/a, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Emanyiseni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Jozini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Impala Area Mathenjwa T/A Ingwavuma 3968. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2218, Ingwavuma, 3968.
Curriculum & Academics
Impala Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Impala 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
Impala Area Mathenjwa T/A Ingwavuma 3968
Postal
P.o. Box 2218, Ingwavuma, 3968
Phone
+27 66 228 1389Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500441632
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.