Sibonginhlanhla Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Sibonginhlanhla Secondary School
Sibonginhlanhla Secondary School (EMIS 500325489) serves the Pomeroy community as a public secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 235 learners taught by 6 educators, achieving a ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sibonginhlanhla 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, Sibonginhlanhla 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
Sibonginhlanhla 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, Sibonginhlanhla Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 235 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sibonginhlanhla Secondary School is situated in Pomeroy, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni South circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Elandskraal, Indanyana, Pomeroy, 3020. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 134, Pomeroy, 3020.
Curriculum & Academics
Sibonginhlanhla Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sibonginhlanhla Secondary School was historically administered under the New 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 private and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sibonginhlanhla 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
Elandskraal, Indanyana, Pomeroy, 3020
Postal
P.o. Box 134, Pomeroy, 3020
Phone
+27 73 874 1192Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500325489
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.