Somile High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Somile High School
Somile High School (EMIS 500273134) serves the Pongola community as a public secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Zululand education district. The 2025 school year recorded 257 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 29:1. 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
Somile 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, Somile 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
Somile 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, Somile High School reported a total enrollment of 257 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Somile High School is situated in Pongola, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Altona circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ntumbane Area, Msibi/sibiya Tribal Authority, Pongola, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X80, Pietretief, 2380.
Curriculum & Academics
Somile High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Somile 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Somile 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
Ntumbane Area, Msibi/sibiya Tribal Authority, Pongola, 2380
Postal
Private Bag X80, Pietretief, 2380
Phone
+27 82 395 6371Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500273134
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.