Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sihlengeni Combined 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, Sihlengeni Combined 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
Sihlengeni Combined 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, Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 290 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School is situated in Nongoma Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Khambi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sihlengeni Store, Vryheid, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1584, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sihlengeni Combined 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sihlengeni Combined 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
Sihlengeni Store, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 1584, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 83 813 3428Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500264735
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.