Esokheni High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Esokheni High School
Esokheni High School is classified as a public secondary school serving the D215 area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umzinyathi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 289 learners were enrolled, taught by 9 educators at a ratio of 32:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Esokheni High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Esokheni 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
Esokheni 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, Esokheni High School reported a total enrollment of 289 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Esokheni High School is situated in D215, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Umvozana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Umvoti Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Emakhabeleni Tribal Authority, Kwasenge, Greytown, 3250. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 544, Greytown, 3250.
Curriculum & Academics
Esokheni High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Esokheni 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Esokheni 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
Emakhabeleni Tribal Authority, Kwasenge, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o. Box 544, Greytown, 3250
Phone
+27 79 527 4304Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500141636
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.