Mgitshwa High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Mgitshwa High School
Mgitshwa High School (EMIS: 500209531) is a public secondary school situated in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 academic year saw 930 enrolled learners instructed by 30 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mgitshwa High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mgitshwa 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
Mgitshwa 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, Mgitshwa High School reported a total enrollment of 930 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Mgitshwa High School is situated in Empangeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ndlangubo 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: Old Eshowe Empangeni Road, Dlangubu Reserve, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2103, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Mgitshwa High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mgitshwa 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mgitshwa 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
Old Eshowe Empangeni Road, Dlangubu Reserve, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 2103, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 63 706 7567Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500209531
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.