Phezukomkhono High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Phezukomkhono High School
Phezukomkhono High School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Kranskop area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ilembe education district. For the 2025 academic year, 699 learners were enrolled, taught by 25 educators at a ratio of 28:1. 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
Phezukomkhono 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, Phezukomkhono 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
Phezukomkhono 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, Phezukomkhono High School reported a total enrollment of 699 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Phezukomkhono High School is situated in Kranskop, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Balcomb's Hill circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwahlongwa Area, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4470. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 366, Maphumulo, 4470.
Curriculum & Academics
Phezukomkhono High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phezukomkhono 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 Phezukomkhono 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
Kwahlongwa Area, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4470
Postal
P.o. Box 366, Maphumulo, 4470
Phone
+27 3210305Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500248492
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.