Ekudubekeni High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Ekudubekeni High School
Ekudubekeni High School (EMIS: 500128427) is a public secondary school situated in Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Zululand education district. The 2025 academic year saw 718 enrolled learners instructed by 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ekudubekeni 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, Ekudubekeni 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
Ekudubekeni 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, Ekudubekeni High School reported a total enrollment of 718 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ekudubekeni High School is situated in Mahlabathini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Mashona circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Ulundi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nkonjeni, Ulundi, 3865. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 545, Mahlabathini, 3865.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekudubekeni High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ekudubekeni 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 Ekudubekeni 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
Nkonjeni, Ulundi, 3865
Postal
P.o. Box 545, Mahlabathini, 3865
Phone
+27 82 625 8038Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500128427
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.