Hloniphani Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Hloniphani Secondary School
In the rural area of Emona, KwaZulu-Natal, Hloniphani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Ilembe education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 542 learners with a teaching staff of 15, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hloniphani 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, Hloniphani 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
Hloniphani 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, Hloniphani Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 542 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Hloniphani Secondary School is situated in Emona, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ndwedwe 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: Qwabe Tribal Authority, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 753, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Hloniphani Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hloniphani 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 Hloniphani 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
Qwabe Tribal Authority, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 753, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 83 715 6421Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500157435
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.