Port Shepstone Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Port Shepstone Secondary School
Serving the Albersville community in KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 986 learners and 35 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Port Shepstone Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Port Shepstone Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Port Shepstone 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, Port Shepstone Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 986 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Port Shepstone Secondary School is situated in Albersville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Ogwini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Albersville Road, Albersville, Port Shepstone, 4240. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 68, Portshepstone, 4240.
Curriculum & Academics
Port Shepstone Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Port Shepstone Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Port Shepstone 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Albersville Road, Albersville, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o. Box 68, Portshepstone, 4240
Phone
+27 39 682 0819Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500251267
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.