Empangeni High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Empangeni High School
Empangeni High School is a public secondary school located in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 1315 learners and 76 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Empangeni High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Empangeni High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Empangeni 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, Empangeni High School reported a total enrollment of 1,315 learners with a teaching staff of 76 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Empangeni High School is situated in Empangeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ngwelezane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Frank Bull Street, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X2006, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Empangeni High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Empangeni High School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of 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 Empangeni 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Frank Bull Street, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
Private Bag X2006, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 35 772 6749Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500133866
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.