Mcushwa High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Mcushwa High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mcushwa High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Mcushwa 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
Mcushwa 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, Mcushwa High School reported a total enrollment of 520 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 43:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mcushwa High School is situated in Kwaxolo Triabal Athority, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Gamalakhe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Jericho Location, Margate North Beach, Margate, 4275. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 101, Margate, 4275.
Curriculum & Academics
Mcushwa High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mcushwa 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mcushwa 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
Jericho Location, Margate North Beach, Margate, 4275
Postal
P.o. Box 101, Margate, 4275
Phone
+27 74 467 9500Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500319051
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.