Falaza Comprehensive High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Falaza Comprehensive High School
A public institution, Falaza Comprehensive High School functions as a secondary school located in Usuthu Area, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 857 learners were enrolled, taught by 29 educators at a ratio of 30:1. 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
Falaza Comprehensive 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, Falaza Comprehensive 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
Falaza Comprehensive 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, Falaza Comprehensive High School reported a total enrollment of 857 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Falaza Comprehensive High School is situated in Usuthu Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Usuthu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Osuthu Enyokeni Area, Usuthu Area, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6043, Ningoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Falaza Comprehensive High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Falaza Comprehensive 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 Falaza Comprehensive 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
Osuthu Enyokeni Area, Usuthu Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X6043, Ningoma, 3950
Phone
+27 84 812 6666Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500144374
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.