Zashuke High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Zashuke High School
Zashuke High School is registered as a public secondary school based in Bethlehem Location, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Harry Gwala education district. The school recorded 153 learners and 6 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zashuke 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, Zashuke 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
Zashuke 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, Zashuke High School reported a total enrollment of 153 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Zashuke High School is situated in Bethlehem Location, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Bulwer circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zashuke Tribal Authority, Bulwer, 3244. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 58895, Bulwer, 3244.
Curriculum & Academics
Zashuke High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zashuke 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Zashuke 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
Zashuke Tribal Authority, Bulwer, 3244
Postal
P.o. Box 58895, Bulwer, 3244
Phone
+27 83 607 0617Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500299367
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.