Hoërskool Amajuba High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Hoërskool Amajuba High School
Hoërskool Amajuba High School is a public combined school located in Barry Hertzog Park, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 1098 learners and 58 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool Amajuba 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
Hoërskool Amajuba 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
Hoërskool Amajuba 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, Hoërskool Amajuba High School reported a total enrollment of 1,098 learners with a teaching staff of 58 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hoërskool Amajuba High School is situated in Barry Hertzog 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: 20 Louis Trichard Street, Barryhertzog Park, Newcastle, 2940. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6605, Newcastle, 2940.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Amajuba High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Amajuba 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 Hoërskool Amajuba 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
20 Louis Trichard Street, Barryhertzog Park, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
Private Bag X6605, Newcastle, 2940
Phone
+27 34 318 3061Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500101602
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.