Zenzeleni Mashamase High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Zenzeleni Mashamase High School
Operating as a public institution, Zenzeleni Mashamase High School is a secondary school located in Mthunzini within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 399 learners taught by 16 educators, achieving a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zenzeleni Mashamase High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Zenzeleni Mashamase 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
Zenzeleni Mashamase 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, Zenzeleni Mashamase High School reported a total enrollment of 399 learners with a teaching staff of 16 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
Zenzeleni Mashamase High School is situated in Mthunzini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ongoye 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: Nhlangenyuke, Central, Mthunzini, 3867. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 220, Mthunzini, 3867.
Curriculum & Academics
Zenzeleni Mashamase High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Zenzeleni Mashamase 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
Nhlangenyuke, Central, Mthunzini, 3867
Postal
P.o. Box 220, Mthunzini, 3867
Phone
+27 71 504 3600Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500307729
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.