Umkhumbane Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Umkhumbane Secondary School
Umkhumbane Secondary School (EMIS: 500342657) is a public secondary school situated in Chesterville Extension 1, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umlazi education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1194 enrolled learners instructed by 35 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umkhumbane Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Umkhumbane Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Umkhumbane Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Umkhumbane Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,194 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Umkhumbane Secondary School is situated in Chesterville Extension 1, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Umkhumbane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 82 Dennis Shepstone Road, Chestville Extention, Durban, 4058. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 30511, Mayville, 4058.
Curriculum & Academics
Umkhumbane Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umkhumbane Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umkhumbane Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
82 Dennis Shepstone Road, Chestville Extention, Durban, 4058
Postal
P.o. Box 30511, Mayville, 4058
Phone
+27 31 264 1744Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500342657
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.