Eshowe High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Eshowe High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Eshowe High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Eshowe 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
Eshowe 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, Eshowe High School reported a total enrollment of 720 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Eshowe High School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Eshowe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 25 Stephen Offer Terrace, Eshowe, 3815. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X526, Eshowe, 3815.
Curriculum & Academics
Eshowe High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Eshowe High School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. 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 state and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Eshowe 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
25 Stephen Offer Terrace, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
Private Bag X526, Eshowe, 3815
Phone
+27 35 474 2117Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500139823
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.