Edendale Technical High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Edendale Technical High School
Situated in Edendale, KwaZulu-Natal, Edendale Technical High School is a public secondary school overseen by the Umgungundlovu education district. The school recorded 1709 learners and 62 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Edendale Technical High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Edendale Technical 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
Edendale Technical 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, Edendale Technical High School reported a total enrollment of 1,709 learners with a teaching staff of 62 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Edendale Technical High School is situated in Edendale, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Edendale 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: 1 Garden Street, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, 3217. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 225, Edendale, 3217.
Curriculum & Academics
Edendale Technical High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Edendale Technical High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Edendale Technical 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
1 Garden Street, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, 3217
Postal
P.o. Box 225, Edendale, 3217
Phone
+27 33 399 5506Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500126873
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.