Samaria Junior Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Samaria Junior Secondary School
Samaria Junior Secondary School is classified as a public combined school serving the Sihleza A/A area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Harry Gwala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 224 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 28:1. 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
Samaria Junior 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, Samaria Junior 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
Samaria Junior 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, Samaria Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 224 learners with a teaching staff of 8 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
Samaria Junior Secondary School is situated in Sihleza A/A, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Samaria circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Umzimkulu, Harding, 4680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1049, Harding, 4680.
Curriculum & Academics
Samaria Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Samaria Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Samaria Junior 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
Umzimkulu, Harding, 4680
Postal
P.o. Box 1049, Harding, 4680
Phone
+27 76 746 8909Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500427905
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.