Amazulu High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Amazulu High School
Amazulu High School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Madadeni area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amajuba education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1118 learners were enrolled, taught by 31 educators at a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Amazulu High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Amazulu 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
Amazulu 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, Amazulu High School reported a total enrollment of 1,118 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Amazulu High School is situated in Madadeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Madadeni 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: 5946 Lot Plot, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14024, Madadeni, 2951.
Curriculum & Academics
Amazulu High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Amazulu 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 Amazulu 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
5946 Lot Plot, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
P.o. Box 14024, Madadeni, 2951
Phone
+27 72 638 6028Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500103045
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.