Zakhekahle Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Zakhekahle Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zakhekahle Secondary 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, Zakhekahle Secondary 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
Zakhekahle 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, Zakhekahle Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 331 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Zakhekahle Secondary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ntambanana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mfolozi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Somopho Tribal Authority, Zsm Industrial, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2448, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Zakhekahle Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zakhekahle Secondary 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 Zakhekahle 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Somopho Tribal Authority, Zsm Industrial, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 2448, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 63 503 5481Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500298368
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.