Merebank Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Merebank Secondary School
Located in Merebank within KwaZulu-Natal, Merebank Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umlazi education district. In 2025, the school reported 1051 learners and 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Merebank Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Merebank Secondary 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
Merebank Secondary 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, Merebank Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,051 learners with a teaching staff of 39 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
Merebank Secondary School is situated in Merebank, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Merewent Extension 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: Bombay Walk, Merebank, Durban, 4104. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 25, Merebank, 4104.
Curriculum & Academics
Merebank Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Merebank Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Merebank Secondary 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
Bombay Walk, Merebank, Durban, 4104
Postal
P.o. Box 25, Merebank, 4104
Phone
+27 31 461 1912Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500207866
Department of Basic Education
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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.