Ikhandlela High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Ikhandlela High School
Ikhandlela High School (EMIS 500319384) serves the H2-1482 community as a public secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 798 learners taught by 32 educators, achieving a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ikhandlela High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ikhandlela 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
Ikhandlela 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, Ikhandlela High School reported a total enrollment of 798 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Ikhandlela High School is situated in H2-1482, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Esikhaleni Senkosi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1482 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X8559, Esikhawini, 3887.
Curriculum & Academics
Ikhandlela High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ikhandlela High School was historically administered under the New 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 Ikhandlela 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
1482 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X8559, Esikhawini, 3887
Phone
+27 35 796 4099Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500319384
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.