Eastwood Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Eastwood Secondary School
In the urban area of Eastwood, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastwood Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1292 learners with a teaching staff of 40, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Eastwood Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Eastwood 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
Eastwood 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, Eastwood Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,292 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Eastwood Secondary School is situated in Eastwood, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Northdale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 99 Startling Road, Eastwood, Pietermaritzburg, 3235. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8642, Cumberwood, 3235.
Curriculum & Academics
Eastwood Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Eastwood Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 state and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Eastwood 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
99 Startling Road, Eastwood, Pietermaritzburg, 3235
Postal
P.o. Box 8642, Cumberwood, 3235
Phone
+27 33 390 3517Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500125985
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.