Hope High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Hope High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hope 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
Hope 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
Hope 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, Hope High School reported a total enrollment of 1,526 learners with a teaching staff of 54 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Hope High School is situated in Ncandu Park, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Phumelela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 77 Tugela Avenue, Ncandu Park, Newcastle, 2940. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6631, Newcastle, 2940.
Curriculum & Academics
Hope High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hope 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 Hope 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
77 Tugela Avenue, Ncandu Park, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
Private Bag X6631, Newcastle, 2940
Phone
+27 34 318 3726Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500158434
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.