Kwamziwentsha High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Kwamziwentsha High School
Located in Orangedaal within KwaZulu-Natal, Kwamziwentsha High School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 259 learners and 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwamziwentsha 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, Kwamziwentsha 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
Kwamziwentsha 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, Kwamziwentsha High School reported a total enrollment of 259 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Kwamziwentsha High School is situated in Orangedaal, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Altona circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Orangedaal, Msibi Tribal Authority, Piet Retief, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X84, Pietretief, 2380.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwamziwentsha High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kwamziwentsha 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kwamziwentsha 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
Orangedaal, Msibi Tribal Authority, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Private Bag X84, Pietretief, 2380
Phone
+27 83 590 4430Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500182040
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.