Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School
With EMIS number 500223332, Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Sawpits Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umlazi district. The 2025 academic year saw 363 enrolled learners instructed by 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 52:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nathaniel Sabelo 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, Nathaniel Sabelo 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
Nathaniel Sabelo 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, Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 363 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 52:1, 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
Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School is situated in Sawpits Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Folweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 995 D Sawpits Road, Umbumbulu, Isiphingo, 4105. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1020, Umbumbulu, 4105.
Curriculum & Academics
Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nathaniel Sabelo 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nathaniel Sabelo 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
995 D Sawpits Road, Umbumbulu, Isiphingo, 4105
Postal
Private Bag X1020, Umbumbulu, 4105
Phone
+27 72 187 0434Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500223332
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.