Established in 1957, Empangeni High School is the largest and best known high school in Zululand.

The school boasts a modern, well-equipped school building complex and widespread sport fields.

Dedicated educators ensure that the 1285 learners are led through a curriculum of diverse subjects to reach their full academic potential.

The school is proud of Lethokuhle Mgabi, who achieved 92.7% in his 2018 Matric exams and finished first in the whole King Cetshwayo District.

2018’s Matriculants achieved a pass rate of 97%; 217 Matric learners earned 263 distinctions and 144 Bachelors.

In the sport and culture societies, each learner is encouraged to exercise his or her talent in an atmosphere of rich, traditional and healthy camaraderie.

Sports offered include Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, E-sport and Squash, with numerous learners being chosen to represent Northern Coastal, ZLD and KZN teams.

 

EHS learners represented the school internationally with:

• GLOBE (for young scientists) – IRELAND 2018
• RUGBY – IRELAND 2018
• OLDENBURG Bonsel Study Tour – 2018: Three of EHS’s learners and Deputy Principal Mrs Naline Somnath accompanied Mr Oldenburg to Europe in December 2018.
• GLOBE – INDIA 2016

 

In line with the fourth industrial revolution, EHS offers:

• Robotics
• Coding
• IT
• English Lab

 

Cultural activities offered include: drama, public speaking, chess, land service, bridge building, Teenagers Against Drug Abuse (TADA), first aid, C-King, Representative Council For Learners (RCL), choir, band, Interact, music, cheer leading, DigiTV and music theatre. The school boasts a well-equipped music centre with 150 music learners.

 

EHS’ marching band has done exceptionally well throughout the years and has won the SA Championships 10 times. Its choir was crowned National Champions twice in 2017 and 2018.

 

Numerous EHS learners have been selected for the KZN Youth Orchestra, KZN Youth Choir and KZN Wind Band over the years.

 

A musical theatre production is staged by EHS every second year. This year we will be performing SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL on 16 February 2019.