Siphiwe Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Siphiwe Secondary School
Siphiwe Secondary School (EMIS 500267584) serves the KwaZulu-Natal community as a public secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ilembe education district. The 2025 school year recorded 119 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Siphiwe Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Siphiwe 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
Siphiwe 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, Siphiwe Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 119 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Siphiwe Secondary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Umhlali circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Noodsberg Road, Mthombisa Area, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2004, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Siphiwe Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Siphiwe 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 Siphiwe 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
Noodsberg Road, Mthombisa Area, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 2004, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 60 355 0978Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500267584
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.