Empangeni High School

Welcome to Empangeni High School, the largest and most well known High School in Zululand. This modern, well-equipped, school-building complex with its wide-spread fields and lush trees, stands out in its attractive surroundings. Dedicated educators ensure that learners are led through the curriculum of diverse subjects to reach their full academic potential. In the sport and culture societies, each learner is encouraged to exercise his/her talent in an atmosphere of rich, traditional and healthy camaraderie. The school nurtures its learners and is proud of them.

Over the years EHS has established a unique character with an environment that ensures acclaimed learners and educators. The school’s priorities include respect, friendliness and a nurturing character. Learners are ambassadors and are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of school life and academics.

Empangeni High School is situated south of the Main Road (the major road between Empangeni and Richards Bay). The school is within walking distance from the centre of town. The new building was completed in 1975 and is adjacent to the old building. The school now contains well-equipped Life Science and Physical Science laboratories; a modern Mechanical workshop; Consumer Study centres; Computer and IT centres; a gym; a fully equipped Engineering Graphic Design centre as well as a Music centre. The Music Centre is really one of its kind! It is the largest Music Centre in KZN where Music as an examinable subject is offered, ranging from wind instruments to piano and singing.

It is our vision to empower our learners with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude to enter their future with assertiveness, passion and commitment. To be a centre of educational excellence, empowered by the involvement of educators, parents and learners based on the values of dignity, respect, integrity, care, fairness and honesty ensuring a solid foundation for our learners to thrive in their chosen career path.