Dr. J.l. Dube High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Dr. J.l. Dube High School
Dr. J.l. Dube High School (EMIS 500184482) serves the Kwamashu community as a public secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Pinetown education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1395 learners taught by 37 educators, achieving a ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dr. J.l. Dube High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Dr. J.l. Dube High 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
Dr. J.l. Dube High 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, Dr. J.l. Dube High School reported a total enrollment of 1,395 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Dr. J.l. Dube High School is situated in Kwamashu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Malandela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Nontebe Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X020, Kwamashu, 4360.
Curriculum & Academics
Dr. J.l. Dube High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dr. J.l. Dube High School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal 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 Dr. J.l. Dube High 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
Nontebe Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
Private Bag X020, Kwamashu, 4360
Phone
+27 31 503 5507Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500184482
Department of Basic Education
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.