Sobabili High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Sobabili High School
As a public school, Sobabili High School provides secondary school education to learners in Imbabazane Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 361 learners taught by 14 educators, achieving a ratio of 26:1. 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
Sobabili 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, Sobabili 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
Sobabili 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, Sobabili High School reported a total enrollment of 361 learners with a teaching staff of 14 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
Sobabili High School is situated in Imbabazane Local Municipality, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Ntabamhlophe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sobabili Location, Sobabili, Escourt, 3310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1332, Estcourt, 3310.
Curriculum & Academics
Sobabili High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sobabili 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sobabili 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
Sobabili Location, Sobabili, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o. Box 1332, Estcourt, 3310
Phone
+27 83 938 2213Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500272431
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.