Swayimana High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Swayimana High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Swayimana High 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, Swayimana 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
Swayimana 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, Swayimana High School reported a total enrollment of 818 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Swayimana High School is situated in Swayimana Location, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Swayimane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umshwathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Gcumisa Tribal Authority, Wartburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3233. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 412, Wartburg, 3233.
Curriculum & Academics
Swayimana High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Swayimana 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 Swayimana 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
Gcumisa Tribal Authority, Wartburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3233
Postal
P.o. Box 412, Wartburg, 3233
Phone
+27 27 781 106 50Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500279128
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.