Silver Heights Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Silver Heights Secondary School
In the urban area of Northdale, KwaZulu-Natal, Silver Heights Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1077 learners with a teaching staff of 42, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Silver Heights Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Silver Heights Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Silver Heights 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, Silver Heights Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,077 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Silver Heights Secondary School is situated in Northdale, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Northdale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 110 Silver Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 34, Luxm, 3207.
Curriculum & Academics
Silver Heights Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Silver Heights Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Silver Heights 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
110 Silver Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o. Box 34, Luxm, 3207
Phone
+27 33 391 4524Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500265660
Department of Basic Education
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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.