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West Ridge Hig School

Public special needs education school, mild and moderately handicapped / pre vocational specialisation · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

West Ridge Hig School is a public school based in Umlazi district. Around 729 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about West Ridge Hig School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umlazi district, West Ridge Hig School operates as a public school.

729
Learners
57
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Mild And Moderately Handicapped / Pre Vocational
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

West Ridge Hig School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for West Ridge Hig School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how West Ridge Hig School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against West Ridge Hig School's 729; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West Ridge Hig School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West Ridge Hig School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against West Ridge Hig School's 729; is a public primary school, a different phase than West Ridge Hig School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than West Ridge Hig School, 1,912 compared with 729; is a public primary school, a different phase than West Ridge Hig School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than West Ridge Hig School, 1,897 compared with 729; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West Ridge Hig School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than West Ridge Hig School, 1,887 compared with 729; is a public primary school, a different phase than West Ridge Hig School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
189 Jan Smuts Drive, Highway, Mayville,
Postal
P.o.box 30024, Mayville, 4091
Telephone
031 261 1332
Email
principal@westridgehigh.co.za
EMIS number
500295815

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at West Ridge Hig School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask West Ridge Hig School directly, on 031 261 1332 or by email at principal@westridgehigh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to West Ridge Hig School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is West Ridge Hig School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for West Ridge Hig School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides West Ridge Hig School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at West Ridge Hig School?
West Ridge Hig School reported 729 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at West Ridge Hig School?
Yes, West Ridge Hig School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are West Ridge Hig School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for West Ridge Hig School.
Is West Ridge Hig School a public or private school?
West Ridge Hig School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact West Ridge Hig School?
You can call 031 261 1332 or email principal@westridgehigh.co.za. It is located at 189 Jan Smuts Drive, Highway, Mayville,.