Dingukwazi High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Dingukwazi High School
Dingukwazi High School (EMIS: 500121582) is a public secondary school situated in Ntshangase Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Zululand education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1477 enrolled learners instructed by 55 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dingukwazi High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Dingukwazi 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
Dingukwazi 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, Dingukwazi High School reported a total enrollment of 1,477 learners with a teaching staff of 55 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Dingukwazi High School is situated in Ntshangase Tribal Authority, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Belgrade circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwalubisi Area, Kwalubisi, Pongola, 3170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 362, Pongolo, 3170.
Curriculum & Academics
Dingukwazi High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dingukwazi 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.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dingukwazi 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
Kwalubisi Area, Kwalubisi, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o. Box 362, Pongolo, 3170
Phone
+27 34 123 4567Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500121582
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.