Qantayi Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Qantayi Secondary School
As a public school, Qantayi Secondary School provides secondary school education to learners in Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 961 learners taught by 31 educators, achieving a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qantayi Secondary 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, Qantayi Secondary 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
Qantayi 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, Qantayi Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 961 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Qantayi Secondary School is situated in Reserve, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Esikhaleni Senkosi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mkhwanazi Tribal Authority, Mahunu Reserve Port Dunford, Esikhawini, 3887. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X8534, Esikhawini, 3887.
Curriculum & Academics
Qantayi Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qantayi Secondary 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 Qantayi 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Mkhwanazi Tribal Authority, Mahunu Reserve Port Dunford, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X8534, Esikhawini, 3887
Phone
+27 74 376 1335Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500252377
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.