Sethabile Higher Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Sethabile Higher Primary School
A public institution, Sethabile Higher Primary School functions as a primary school located in Esigcakini, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Harry Gwala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 139 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sethabile Higher Primary 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, Sethabile Higher Primary 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
Sethabile Higher Primary 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, Sethabile Higher Primary School reported a total enrollment of 139 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Sethabile Higher Primary School is situated in Esigcakini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Jamangweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Hlokozi Road, Hlokozi, Highflats, 3306. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 12, Highflats, 3306.
Curriculum & Academics
Sethabile Higher Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sethabile Higher Primary 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 Sethabile Higher Primary 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
Hlokozi Road, Hlokozi, Highflats, 3306
Postal
P.o. Box 12, Highflats, 3306
Phone
+27 79 414 4035Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500260702
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.