West Ridge Hig School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About West Ridge Hig School
Serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, West Ridge Hig School operates as a public special needs education school. The school is administered under the Umlazi education district. In 2025, the school reported 729 learners and 57 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
West Ridge Hig 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
West Ridge Hig 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, West Ridge Hig School reported a total enrollment of 729 learners with a teaching staff of 57 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
West Ridge Hig School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Ethusini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 189 Jan Smuts Drive, Highway, Mayville. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 30024, Mayville, 4091.
Curriculum & Academics
West Ridge Hig School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a mild and moderately handicapped / pre vocational curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt other.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at West Ridge Hig 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
189 Jan Smuts Drive, Highway, Mayville
Postal
P.o. Box 30024, Mayville, 4091
Phone
+27 31 261 1332Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500295815
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.