St. Joseph's Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About St. Joseph's Secondary School
St. Joseph's Secondary School (EMIS: 500226477) is a public secondary school situated in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 academic year saw 237 enrolled learners instructed by 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St. Joseph's 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, St. Joseph's 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
St. Joseph's 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, St. Joseph's Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 237 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
St. Joseph's Secondary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Wartburg circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umshwathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Schroeders Road, New Hanover, Newhanover, 3230. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 42, Newhanover, 3230.
Curriculum & Academics
St. Joseph's Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St. Joseph's Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St. Joseph's 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
Schroeders Road, New Hanover, Newhanover, 3230
Postal
P.o. Box 42, Newhanover, 3230
Phone
+27 72 441 4719Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500226477
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.