Dubandlela High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Dubandlela High School
Serving the Highflats community in KwaZulu-Natal, Dubandlela High School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 283 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dubandlela 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, Dubandlela 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
Dubandlela 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, Dubandlela High School reported a total enrollment of 283 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Dubandlela High School is situated in Highflats, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the St' Faiths circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umzumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: St Faiths Road, Nhlalwane, Highflats, 3306. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 61, Highflats, 3306.
Curriculum & Academics
Dubandlela High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dubandlela High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Dubandlela 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
St Faiths Road, Nhlalwane, Highflats, 3306
Postal
P.o. Box 61, Highflats, 3306
Phone
+27 73788860Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500123543
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.