Sihle High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Sihle High School
Operating as a public institution, Sihle High School is a secondary school located in Zwelisha within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ugu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1206 learners taught by 37 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sihle 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, Sihle 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
Sihle 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, Sihle High School reported a total enrollment of 1,206 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Sihle High School is situated in Zwelisha, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Umdoni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umdoni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Macangeni, Umzinto, 4200. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X532, Umzinto, 4200.
Curriculum & Academics
Sihle High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sihle 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 Sihle 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
Macangeni, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
Private Bag X532, Umzinto, 4200
Phone
+27 74795933Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500264618
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.