Ophongolo High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Ophongolo High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ophongolo High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Ophongolo High 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
Ophongolo High 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, Ophongolo High School reported a total enrollment of 970 learners with a teaching staff of 34 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
Ophongolo High School is situated in Ncotshane, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ncotshane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 88b Mwelase Street, Ncotshane, Pongola, 3170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 667, Pongola, 3170.
Curriculum & Academics
Ophongolo High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ophongolo High 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 Ophongolo High 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
88b Mwelase Street, Ncotshane, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o. Box 667, Pongola, 3170
Phone
+27 34 205 0012Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500244311
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.