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Isibonelo High School

SecondaryPublic EMIS: 500167499

Durban, PINETOWN, KwaZulu-Natal

1,641
Learners
41:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Isibonelo High School?

Isibonelo High School is a public secondary school in Durban, within the PINETOWN education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,641 enrolled learners and 40 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,641 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Isibonelo High School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 0%

(Q4 Secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Matric Results

Matric results are not yet available for this school. This may be because the school writes IEB or Cambridge exams (not included in DBE reporting), is newly registered, or had no matric candidates in recent years.

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What other schools are near Isibonelo High School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Sivanada Technical High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,264 learners 36 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 9%
Kwamashu · 0.2km away
Thandukwazi Sp School
PrimaryPublicQ3
861 learners 23 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 22%
Kwa Mashu · 0.3km away
Dukemini Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
242 learners 11 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 91%
Kwa Mashu · 0.5km away
Shayamoya Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
185 learners 6 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 65%
Kwa Mashu · 0.7km away
Silimela Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
601 learners 17 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 35%
Kwamashu · 0.7km away

Which schools are similar to Isibonelo High School?

Secondary schools in Durban with a similar quintile (Q4).

Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,586 learners 47 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 14%
Durban
Adams College
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,620 learners 64 educators 25:1
Lower L:E ratio than 75%
Durban

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4 F MALANDELA ROAD,KWAMASHU,DURBAN,4360

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.