Abaqulusi High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Abaqulusi High School
Based in Ekhuzeni, KwaZulu-Natal, Abaqulusi High School is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Zululand education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 601 learners with a teaching staff of 19, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Abaqulusi 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, Abaqulusi 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
Abaqulusi 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, Abaqulusi High School reported a total enrollment of 601 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Abaqulusi High School is situated in Ekhuzeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Tholakele circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bhadeni, Paulpietersburg, Paul Pietersburg, 3180. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X270, Paulpietersburg, 3180.
Curriculum & Academics
Abaqulusi High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Abaqulusi 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Abaqulusi 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
Bhadeni, Paulpietersburg, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
Private Bag X270, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Phone
+27 76 433 1684Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500100270
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.