Ntababusuku High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Ntababusuku High School
Based in Emashiselweni, KwaZulu-Natal, Ntababusuku High School is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Uthukela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 122 learners with a teaching staff of 8, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ntababusuku 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, Ntababusuku 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
Ntababusuku 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, Ntababusuku High School reported a total enrollment of 122 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ntababusuku High School is situated in Emashiselweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Watersmeet 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: Watersmeet Farm, Watersmeet, Mashiselweni, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3648, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Ntababusuku High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ntababusuku High School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ntababusuku 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
Watersmeet Farm, Watersmeet, Mashiselweni, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 3648, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 78 625 0423Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500327746
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.