Ekukhuleni Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Ekukhuleni Secondary School
As a public school, Ekukhuleni Secondary School provides secondary school education to learners in Ezakheni, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1298 learners taught by 35 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ekukhuleni Secondary 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, Ekukhuleni Secondary 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
Ekukhuleni Secondary 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, Ekukhuleni Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,298 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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
Ekukhuleni Secondary School is situated in Ezakheni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Ezakheni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2221 B Section, Ezakheni B, Ezakheni, 3381. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X20023, Ezakheni, 3381.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekukhuleni Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ekukhuleni Secondary 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ekukhuleni Secondary 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
2221 B Section, Ezakheni B, Ezakheni, 3381
Postal
Private Bag X20023, Ezakheni, 3381
Phone
+27 36 347 9002Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500134976
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.