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Hope High School

CombinedPublic EMIS: 500158434

Ncandu Park, AMAJUBA, KwaZulu-Natal

1,526
Learners
28:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Hope High School?

Hope High School is a public combined school in Ncandu Park, within the AMAJUBA education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,526 enrolled learners and 54 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,526 enrolled learners.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Hope High School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 0%

(Q5 Combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Matric Results

Matric results are not yet available for this school. This may be because the school writes IEB or Cambridge exams (not included in DBE reporting), is newly registered, or had no matric candidates in recent years.

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What other schools are near Hope High School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Hoërskool Amajuba High School
CombinedPublicQ5
1,098 learners 58 educators 19:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Barry Hertzog Park · 1.6km away
Panorama Combined School
CombinedPublicQ5
1,107 learners 40 educators 28:1
Lower L:E ratio than 11%
Barry Hertzog Park · 2km away
Ferrum High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
959 learners 57 educators 17:1
Lower L:E ratio than 80%
Sunnyridge · 2.7km away
Shekinah Christian Academy
CombinedIndependent
43 learners 8 educators 5:1
Lower L:E ratio than 94%
Barry Hertzog Park · 2.7km away
Drakensberg Primere Skool
PrimaryPublicQ5
798 learners 48 educators 17:1
Lower L:E ratio than 86%
Pioneer Park · 3.8km away

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77 TUGELA AVENUE,NCANDU PARK,NEWCASTLE,2940

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.