Masakhaneni High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Masakhaneni High School
A public institution, Masakhaneni High School functions as a secondary school located in P.O. Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umlazi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 939 learners were enrolled, taught by 24 educators at a ratio of 39:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Masakhaneni High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Masakhaneni 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
Masakhaneni 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, Masakhaneni High School reported a total enrollment of 939 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Masakhaneni High School is situated in P.O. Amanzimtoti, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Mafa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 3514 Fifthth And Sixth Section, Amanzimtoti, Durban, 4126. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 896, Amanzimtoti, 4126.
Curriculum & Academics
Masakhaneni High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Masakhaneni 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 Masakhaneni 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
3514 Fifthth And Sixth Section, Amanzimtoti, Durban, 4126
Postal
P.o. Box 896, Amanzimtoti, 4126
Phone
+27 82 971 0037Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500305879
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.