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Samaria Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Sihleza A/A, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Samaria circuit)

In Sihleza A/A, Samaria Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Samaria Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Samaria Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Sihleza A/A. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

224
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Samaria Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Samaria Junior Secondary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 2,516 compared with 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 1,797 compared with 224; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 1,559 compared with 224, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Samaria Junior Secondary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 1,419 compared with 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Umzimkulu, Harding, 4680
Postal
P.o.box 1049, Harding, 4680
Telephone
076 746 8909
Email
sthephaks@gmail.com
EMIS number
500427905

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Samaria Junior Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Samaria Junior Secondary School directly, on 076 746 8909 or by email at sthephaks@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Samaria Junior Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Samaria Junior Secondary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Samaria Junior Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Samaria Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Samaria Junior Secondary School?
Samaria Junior Secondary School reported 224 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Samaria Junior Secondary School?
No. Samaria Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Samaria Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Samaria Junior Secondary School.
Is Samaria Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Samaria Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Samaria Junior Secondary School?
You can call 076 746 8909 or email sthephaks@gmail.com. It is located at Umzimkulu, Harding, 4680.