Empangeni High School is situated south of Main Road (the major road between Empangeni and' Richards Bay). The school is within walking distance of the centre of town. The new building was completed in 1975 and is joined to the old building. The school now contains well-equipped Biology and Science laboratories; modern Metalwork workshop and Housecraft centres.

The music centre consists of tutorial and practice rooms. Pupils can study the piano, the flute or the trumpet. There is also a singing room. The "Museum Foyer" and the honour boards in the school hall reflect the spirit, the tradition and the proud achievements of the past.

The tuck shop is run by a group of mothers and offers a variety of refreshments.

Hostels
The Hostel Board under the auspices of the governing body controls the hostels and this board establishes boarding fees. Application for entrance to the hostel must be made on the stipulated forms. Application from outside the boarding zone must obtain special permission from the department. Boarding fees are paid strictly in advance. When a child enters the hostel for the first time, it is advisable for parents to consult with the hostel superintendents.

Following an understanding between the principal and the parent body, boarders must go home every weekend.