Kwapata Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Kwapata Secondary School
Based in Azalea Road, KwaZulu-Natal, Kwapata Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1367 learners with a teaching staff of 46, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwapata Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Kwapata 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
Kwapata 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, Kwapata Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,367 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Kwapata Secondary School is situated in Azalea Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Imbali circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Azalea Road, Kwapata, Pietermaritzburg, 3216. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 172, Plessislaer, 3216.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwapata Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kwapata Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Kwapata 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
Azalea Road, Kwapata, Pietermaritzburg, 3216
Postal
P.o. Box 172, Plessislaer, 3216
Phone
+27 33 399 0068Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500182891
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.