Lakehaven Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Lakehaven Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lakehaven Secondary 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
Lakehaven Secondary 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
Lakehaven Secondary 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, Lakehaven Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 620 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Lakehaven Secondary School is situated in Durban, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Emgeni North circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 170 Hippo Road, Seacowlake, Durban, 4035. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 76864, Marbleray, 4035.
Curriculum & Academics
Lakehaven Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lakehaven Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lakehaven Secondary 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
170 Hippo Road, Seacowlake, Durban, 4035
Postal
P.o. Box 76864, Marbleray, 4035
Phone
+27 31 577 1061Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500184889
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.