Siphephele Senior Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Siphephele Senior Secondary School
With EMIS number 500267288, Siphephele Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Folweni, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umlazi district. The 2025 academic year saw 617 enrolled learners instructed by 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Siphephele Senior 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, Siphephele Senior 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
Siphephele Senior 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, Siphephele Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 617 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Siphephele Senior Secondary School is situated in Folweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Folweni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: A/A Folweni Section, Folweni, Isiphingo, 4110. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X24487, Isipingo, 4110.
Curriculum & Academics
Siphephele Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Siphephele Senior Secondary 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 Siphephele Senior 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
A/A Folweni Section, Folweni, Isiphingo, 4110
Postal
Private Bag X24487, Isipingo, 4110
Phone
+27 31 900 2105Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500267288
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.