Khanyiselisizwe High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Khanyiselisizwe High School
Located in Kwamthethwa within KwaZulu-Natal, Khanyiselisizwe High School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the King Cetshwayo education district. In 2025, the school reported 694 learners and 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 46:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Khanyiselisizwe High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Khanyiselisizwe 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
Khanyiselisizwe 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, Khanyiselisizwe High School reported a total enrollment of 694 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 46:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Khanyiselisizwe High School is situated in Kwamthethwa, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Umbiya circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mfolozi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 5 Reserve, Dondotha, Empangeni, 3910. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7147, Empangenirail, 3910.
Curriculum & Academics
Khanyiselisizwe High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Khanyiselisizwe 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 Khanyiselisizwe 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
5 Reserve, Dondotha, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
P.o. Box 7147, Empangenirail, 3910
Phone
+27 60 738 9939Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500306841
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.