Ngwekazi High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Ngwekazi High School
Registered under EMIS 500229289, Ngwekazi High School serves as a public secondary school in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 733 enrolled learners instructed by 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ngwekazi 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, Ngwekazi 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
Ngwekazi 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, Ngwekazi High School reported a total enrollment of 733 learners with a teaching staff of 27 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
Ngwekazi High School is situated in Nkandla, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ekhombe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Nkandla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Qhudeni Area, Qudeni, Nkandla, 3855. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X229, Kranskop, 3268.
Curriculum & Academics
Ngwekazi High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ngwekazi 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 Ngwekazi 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
Qhudeni Area, Qudeni, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
Private Bag X229, Kranskop, 3268
Phone
+27 82 713 5790Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500229289
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.