Sibongumusa High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Sibongumusa High School
Located in Swayimana Area within KwaZulu-Natal, Sibongumusa High School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umgungundlovu education district. In 2025, the school reported 983 learners and 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sibongumusa High 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, Sibongumusa High 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
Sibongumusa High 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, Sibongumusa High School reported a total enrollment of 983 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Sibongumusa High School is situated in Swayimana Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Swayimane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umshwathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Swayimana Tribal Authority, Swayimana, Piet, 3233. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 198, Wartburg, 3233.
Curriculum & Academics
Sibongumusa High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sibongumusa High 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 Sibongumusa High 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
Swayimana Tribal Authority, Swayimana, Piet, 3233
Postal
P.o. Box 198, Wartburg, 3233
Phone
+27 78 191 1729Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500263292
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.