Estcourt High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Estcourt High School
With EMIS number 500141710, Estcourt High School is a public secondary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Uthukela district. The 2025 academic year saw 831 enrolled learners instructed by 38 educators, resulting in a ratio of 22:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Estcourt High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Estcourt High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Estcourt 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, Estcourt High School reported a total enrollment of 831 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Estcourt High School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Wembezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Martin And Hellett Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X7070, Estcourt, 3310.
Curriculum & Academics
Estcourt High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Estcourt High School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Estcourt 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Martin And Hellett Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
Private Bag X7070, Estcourt, 3310
Phone
+27 36 352 3130Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500141710
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.