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Public high school
St Michael's Secondary School
Kwagwijendlwini, KwaZulu-Natal
St Michael's Secondary School is a public high school in Kwagwijendlwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 507 learners and 13 educators, about 39 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 507 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 39 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500428238 |
| Exam centre number | 5313426 |
Address and location
| Street address | Umzimkulu,3297 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 67,umzimkhulu,3297 |
| Town | Kwagwijendlwini |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Mkhatshana |
| Municipality | Umzimkhulu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54305005 |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 St Michael's Secondary School
Is St Michael's Secondary School a public or private school?
St Michael's Secondary School is a public high school.
Does St Michael's Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at St Michael's Secondary School?
507 learners and 13 educators (about 39 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of St Michael's Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500428238. Its exam centre number is 5313426.
Where is St Michael's Secondary School?
Umzimkulu,3297. It is in Kwagwijendlwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 081 470 1105.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.