Gcwalulwazi High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Gcwalulwazi High School
With EMIS number 500306656, Gcwalulwazi High School is a public secondary school located in King Dinuzulu Township, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the King Cetshwayo district. The 2025 academic year saw 1318 enrolled learners instructed by 47 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gcwalulwazi High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Gcwalulwazi 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
Gcwalulwazi 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, Gcwalulwazi High School reported a total enrollment of 1,318 learners with a teaching staff of 47 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Gcwalulwazi High School is situated in King Dinuzulu Township, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Eshowe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Gezinsila Township, Gezinsila, Kingdunzulu, Eshowe, 3815. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1028, Eshowe, 3815.
Curriculum & Academics
Gcwalulwazi High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gcwalulwazi 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 municipality and the school buildings are owned by municipality.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gcwalulwazi 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
Gezinsila Township, Gezinsila, Kingdunzulu, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
P.o. Box 1028, Eshowe, 3815
Phone
+27 32 940 4459Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500306656
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.