Charles Hlengwa High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Charles Hlengwa High School
Charles Hlengwa High School (EMIS: 500115921) is a public secondary school situated in Illovo, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Ugu education district. The 2025 academic year saw 262 enrolled learners instructed by 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Charles Hlengwa 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, Charles Hlengwa 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
Charles Hlengwa 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, Charles Hlengwa High School reported a total enrollment of 262 learners with a teaching staff of 7 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
Charles Hlengwa High School is situated in Illovo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Umkomazi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mashiwase Road, Mashiwase, Illovo, 4150. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7082, Illovo, 4150.
Curriculum & Academics
Charles Hlengwa High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Charles Hlengwa 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Charles Hlengwa 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
Mashiwase Road, Mashiwase, Illovo, 4150
Postal
P.o. Box 7082, Illovo, 4150
Phone
+27 83 240 5381Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500115921
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.