Hlengiwe High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Hlengiwe High School
Situated in R605 Road, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlengiwe High School is a public secondary school overseen by the Ugu education district. The school recorded 151 learners and 8 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlengiwe 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, Hlengiwe 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
Hlengiwe 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, Hlengiwe High School reported a total enrollment of 151 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Hlengiwe High School is situated in R605 Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Umkomazi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Esikhaleni Store To Illovo, Pietermaritzburg, 4145. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 65, Winklespruit, 4145.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlengiwe High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Hlengiwe 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
Esikhaleni Store To Illovo, Pietermaritzburg, 4145
Postal
P.o. Box 65, Winklespruit, 4145
Phone
+27 74 195 0831Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500156954
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.