Over the years, Empangeni High School has developed a character of its own that has made learners and teachers distinctive wherever they go. We place a high priority on personal neatness as regards school uniforms, the covering of books and especially the care of our surroundings. Learners who are guilty of polluting and spoiling their environment, will not fit in well here.

We also regard friendliness as a positive characteristic that must be encouraged and exercised at all times. Therefore we expect scholars to greet, as amiably as possible, one another, their teachers and anyone with whom they come into contact.

Learners enrolled at Empangeni High School undertake to adhere to and respect its rules.

A learner is thus always an ambassador of our school. We, therefore, expect them not only to show excellent sportsmanship and hospitality, but also to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner both in and outside of the school (whether in school uniform or not) so as not to degrade the learner' corps.

It is our priority to encourage our pupils to be involved in all aspects of school life. This includes not only academic studies, but also the development of the pupils' total character, personality, leadership potential, etc.