Hoërskool Suid Natal

KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu

Public Combined School Q5

About Hoërskool Suid Natal

A public institution, Hoërskool Suid Natal functions as a combined school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ugu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 664 learners were enrolled, taught by 36 educators at a ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Hoërskool Suid Natal is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Hoërskool Suid Natal is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Hoërskool Suid Natal 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, Hoërskool Suid Natal reported a total enrollment of 664 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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

Hoërskool Suid Natal is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Ogwini circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Unity Road, Port Shepstone, 4240. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X828, Port Shepstone, 4240.

Curriculum & Academics

Hoërskool Suid Natal is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Hoërskool Suid Natal 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 Hoërskool Suid Natal 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Unity Road, Port Shepstone, 4240

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Postal

Private Bag X828, Port Shepstone, 4240

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 664
Educators 36

Learner:Educator Ratio

18:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictUgu

EMIS Number

500278277

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.