Silethimfundo Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Silethimfundo Secondary School
Silethimfundo Secondary School (EMIS: 500319717) is a public secondary school situated in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umkhanyakude education district. The 2025 academic year saw 277 enrolled learners instructed by 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 40:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Silethimfundo 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, Silethimfundo 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
Silethimfundo 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, Silethimfundo Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 277 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Silethimfundo Secondary School is situated in , 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: Bazaneni Reserve, Bazaneni Area, Hlabisa, 3937. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 682, Hlabisa, 3937.
Curriculum & Academics
Silethimfundo Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Silethimfundo 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
Bazaneni Reserve, Bazaneni Area, Hlabisa, 3937
Postal
P.o. Box 682, Hlabisa, 3937
Phone
+27 82785369Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500319717
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.