Sibumbene High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Sibumbene High School
A public institution, Sibumbene High School functions as a secondary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 475 learners were enrolled, taught by 16 educators at a ratio of 30:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sibumbene 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, Sibumbene 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
Sibumbene 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, Sibumbene High School reported a total enrollment of 475 learners with a teaching staff of 16 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
Sibumbene High School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Altona circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Khiphunyawo Area, Sibiya Tribal Authority, Pongola, 3170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1637, Pongola, 3170.
Curriculum & Academics
Sibumbene High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sibumbene 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sibumbene 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
Khiphunyawo Area, Sibiya Tribal Authority, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o. Box 1637, Pongola, 3170
Phone
+27 82 488 6849Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500263625
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.