Georgetown High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Georgetown High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Georgetown 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, Georgetown 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
Georgetown 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, Georgetown High School reported a total enrollment of 1,450 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Georgetown High School is situated in Edendale, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Edendale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Georgetown Main Road, Georgetown, Pietermaritzburg, 3217. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X207, Edendale, 3217.
Curriculum & Academics
Georgetown High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Georgetown High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Georgetown 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
Georgetown Main Road, Georgetown, Pietermaritzburg, 3217
Postal
Private Bag X207, Edendale, 3217
Phone
+27 33 302 0958Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500148333
Department of Basic Education
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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.