Qiko High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Qiko High School
In the rural area of Umzinto, KwaZulu-Natal, Qiko High School operates as a public secondary school within the Ugu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 379 learners with a teaching staff of 12, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qiko High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Qiko High 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
Qiko High 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, Qiko High School reported a total enrollment of 379 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Qiko High School is situated in Umzinto, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Mkhunya circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umdoni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Umzinto 4200. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X573, Umzinto, 4200.
Curriculum & Academics
Qiko High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qiko High 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 Qiko High 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
Umzinto 4200
Postal
Private Bag X573, Umzinto, 4200
Phone
+27 83 669 5104Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500253302
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.