Howick Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Howick Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Howick Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Howick Secondary School 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
Howick 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, Howick Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 537 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Howick Secondary School is situated in Howick West, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Howick circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umngeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Devine Road, Howickwest, Howick, 3290. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 361, Howick, 3290.
Curriculum & Academics
Howick Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Howick Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Howick 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Devine Road, Howickwest, Howick, 3290
Postal
P.o. Box 361, Howick, 3290
Phone
+27 33 330 8462Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500158730
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.