Dumane Commercial High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Dumane Commercial High School
Dumane Commercial High School is a public secondary school located in Nodwengu Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 125 learners and 4 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dumane Commercial High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Dumane Commercial High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Dumane Commercial 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, Dumane Commercial High School reported a total enrollment of 125 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Dumane Commercial High School is situated in Nodwengu Tribal Authority, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ozwathini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1603 D Section, Kwanodwengu, Ndwedwe, 4342. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X518, Ndwedwe, 4342.
Curriculum & Academics
Dumane Commercial High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dumane Commercial High 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dumane Commercial 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1603 D Section, Kwanodwengu, Ndwedwe, 4342
Postal
Private Bag X518, Ndwedwe, 4342
Phone
+27 67 157 8427Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500334961
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.