Umphezeni Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Umphezeni Secondary School
Registered under EMIS 500307581, Umphezeni Secondary School serves as a public secondary school in Nyembe Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 220 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umphezeni 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, Umphezeni 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
Umphezeni 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, Umphezeni Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 220 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Umphezeni Secondary School is situated in Nyembe Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Samungu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nyembe Reserve, Genzinsila A, Eshowe, 3815. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X515, Eshowe, 3815.
Curriculum & Academics
Umphezeni Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umphezeni Secondary 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 Umphezeni 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
Nyembe Reserve, Genzinsila A, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
Private Bag X515, Eshowe, 3815
Phone
+27 35 474 6840Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500307581
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.