Umlazi Comtech High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Umlazi Comtech High School
Umlazi Comtech High School (EMIS: 500288267) is a public secondary school situated in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umlazi education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1281 enrolled learners instructed by 52 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umlazi Comtech High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Umlazi Comtech High 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
Umlazi Comtech 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, Umlazi Comtech High School reported a total enrollment of 1,281 learners with a teaching staff of 52 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Umlazi Comtech High School is situated in Umlazi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Isipingo 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: 1521 S Mangosuthu Highway, Durban Umlazi, Durban, 4060. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X20, Mobeni, 4060.
Curriculum & Academics
Umlazi Comtech High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umlazi Comtech 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 Umlazi Comtech 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1521 S Mangosuthu Highway, Durban Umlazi, Durban, 4060
Postal
Private Bag X20, Mobeni, 4060
Phone
+27 31 906 2808Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500288267
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.