Khaile Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Khaile Secondary School
In the rural area of Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal, Khaile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Harry Gwala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 499 learners with a teaching staff of 17, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Khaile Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Khaile 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
Khaile Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Khaile Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 499 learners with a teaching staff of 17 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
Khaile Secondary School is situated in Umzimkulu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Clydesdale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Umzimkulu, 3297. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 621, Umzimkulu, 3297.
Curriculum & Academics
Khaile Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Khaile 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Khaile 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
Umzimkulu, 3297
Postal
P.o. Box 621, Umzimkulu, 3297
Phone
+27 72 213 9859Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500429385
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.