Gamalakhe Commercial High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Gamalakhe Commercial High School
Operating as a public institution, Gamalakhe Commercial High School is a secondary school located in Gamalakhe within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ugu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1049 learners taught by 30 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gamalakhe Commercial High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Gamalakhe Commercial 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
Gamalakhe Commercial 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, Gamalakhe Commercial High School reported a total enrollment of 1,049 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Gamalakhe Commercial High School is situated in Gamalakhe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Gamalakhe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 15 Gamalakhe Location, Port Shepstone, 4265. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1002, Stmichaelsonsea, 4265.
Curriculum & Academics
Gamalakhe Commercial High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gamalakhe Commercial 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 Gamalakhe Commercial 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
15 Gamalakhe Location, Port Shepstone, 4265
Postal
Private Bag X1002, Stmichaelsonsea, 4265
Phone
+27 81 237 1617Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500146853
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.