Saphumula Senior Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Saphumula Senior Secondary School
Located in P.O. Umbumbulu within KwaZulu-Natal, Saphumula Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 301 learners and 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Saphumula Senior Secondary 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, Saphumula Senior 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
Saphumula Senior 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, Saphumula Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 301 learners with a teaching staff of 10 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
Saphumula Senior Secondary School is situated in P.O. Umbumbulu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Umkomazi 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: Kwamagalela C/o Kwaqumbu Street, Umbumbulu, 4105. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 35130, Umbumbulu, 4105.
Curriculum & Academics
Saphumula Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Saphumula Senior 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 Saphumula Senior 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
Kwamagalela C/o Kwaqumbu Street, Umbumbulu, 4105
Postal
P.o. Box 35130, Umbumbulu, 4105
Phone
+27 79 205 7299Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500258667
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.