Siyanda Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Siyanda Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Siyanda 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, Siyanda 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
Siyanda 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, Siyanda Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 340 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Siyanda Secondary School is situated in Mnqunyeni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Hlazakazi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Isandlwana Historic Reserve, Isandlwana, Nquthu, 3005. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3, Isandlwana, 3005.
Curriculum & Academics
Siyanda Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Siyanda Secondary School was historically administered under the New 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Siyanda 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
Isandlwana Historic Reserve, Isandlwana, Nquthu, 3005
Postal
P.o. Box 3, Isandlwana, 3005
Phone
+27 73 593 7971Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500339808
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.