Dumisani Makhaye High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Dumisani Makhaye High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dumisani Makhaye High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Dumisani Makhaye 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
Dumisani Makhaye 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, Dumisani Makhaye High School reported a total enrollment of 1,484 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Dumisani Makhaye High School is situated in Welbedacht West, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Burlington circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 2353 Demat Road Welbedacht West Durban 4092. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 561448, Chatsworth, 4030.
Curriculum & Academics
Dumisani Makhaye High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Dumisani Makhaye 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
2353 Demat Road Welbedacht West Durban 4092
Postal
P.o. Box 561448, Chatsworth, 4030
Phone
+27 76 118 1658Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500443038
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.