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Sibongimfundo High School
Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal
Sibongimfundo High School is a public high school in Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 361 learners and 14 educators, about 25.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.2% of its 68 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.2% of the school's 68 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 46 | 57.5% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 38 | 33 | 86.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 68 | 62 | 91.2% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 361 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 25.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500263181 |
| Exam centre number | 5312132 |
Address and location
| Street address | 455 D Section,umzumbe,port Shepstone,4220 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 167,hibberdene,4220 |
| Town | Hibberdene |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Turton |
| Municipality | Umzumbe Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52103016 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Sibongimfundo High School
Is Sibongimfundo High School a public or private school?
Sibongimfundo High School is a public high school.
Does Sibongimfundo High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Sibongimfundo High School's matric pass rate?
91.2% of its 68 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 57.5%, 2024 86.8%.
How many learners are at Sibongimfundo High School?
361 learners and 14 educators (about 25.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Sibongimfundo High School?
Its EMIS number is 500263181. Its exam centre number is 5312132.
Where is Sibongimfundo High School?
455 D Section,umzumbe,port Shepstone,4220. It is in Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 083 732 8471.
Schools near Sibongimfundo High School
Nkehlamandla Primary School
Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal 2.2 km
Ngawu Junior Secondary School
Portshepstone, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Malukhakha Primary School
Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal 2.6 km
Icabhane Primary School
Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal 3.1 km
Rosettenville Primary School
Rosettenville, KwaZulu-Natal 3.1 km
Mtumaseli High School
Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal 3.2 km
84.6% matric 2025Kwahlongwa Primary School
Nkalokazi, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km
Woodgrange-On-Sea-Primary School
Port Shepstone Nu, KwaZulu-Natal 4.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.