Shiyinkosi Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Shiyinkosi Secondary School
Shiyinkosi Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in Hlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Umkhanyakude education district. In 2025, the school reported 491 learners and 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Shiyinkosi Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Shiyinkosi 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
Shiyinkosi 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, Shiyinkosi Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 491 learners with a teaching staff of 14 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
Shiyinkosi Secondary School is situated in Hlabisa, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Empembeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mpelenyane Area, Mpelenyana, Hlabisa, 3937. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 493, Hlabisa, 3937.
Curriculum & Academics
Shiyinkosi Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Shiyinkosi 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Shiyinkosi 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
Mpelenyane Area, Mpelenyana, Hlabisa, 3937
Postal
P.o. Box 493, Hlabisa, 3937
Phone
+27 82 531 6236Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500307433
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.