Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School
Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Ilembe education district. In 2025, the school reported 293 learners and 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ukuzamakwethu Secondary 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, Ukuzamakwethu 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
Ukuzamakwethu 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, Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 293 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School is situated in Tribal Authority, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Insuze 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: Edumayo Area, Enkombanyuswa Tribal Authority, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1350, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School was historically administered under the New 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 Ukuzamakwethu 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
Edumayo Area, Enkombanyuswa Tribal Authority, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 1350, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 63 493 8661Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500335516
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.