Ngoza Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Ngoza Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ngoza 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, Ngoza 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
Ngoza 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, Ngoza Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 488 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Ngoza Secondary School is situated in Ezakheni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Sinethemba circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Helpmekaar Road, Waaihoek, Ladysmith, 3381. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X2176, Ezakheni, 3381.
Curriculum & Academics
Ngoza Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ngoza Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Ngoza 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
Helpmekaar Road, Waaihoek, Ladysmith, 3381
Postal
Private Bag X2176, Ezakheni, 3381
Phone
+27 71 400 0477Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500228660
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.