Mankayana High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Mankayana High School
A public institution, Mankayana High School functions as a secondary school located in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Uthukela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 494 learners were enrolled, taught by 18 educators at a ratio of 27:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mankayana 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, Mankayana 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
Mankayana 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, Mankayana High School reported a total enrollment of 494 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Mankayana High School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Sinethemba circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mkhumbane Reserve, Ezakheni Ia, Ladysmith, 3381. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X200026, Ezakheni, 3381.
Curriculum & Academics
Mankayana High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mankayana 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 Mankayana 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
Mkhumbane Reserve, Ezakheni Ia, Ladysmith, 3381
Postal
Private Bag X200026, Ezakheni, 3381
Phone
+27 78 389 1154Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500197099
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.