Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sizwe-Sithole 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, Sizwe-Sithole 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
Sizwe-Sithole 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, Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 928 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School is situated in Mbangweni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Mvoti circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Umvoti Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mthembu Sithole Tribal Mbangweni Area Greytown 3250. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Sizwe-Sithole 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500496540
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.