Heather Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Heather Secondary School
A public secondary school serving the Northdale community in KwaZulu-Natal, Heather Secondary School operates under the Umgungundlovu education district. The school recorded 1207 learners and 46 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Heather Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Heather 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
Heather 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, Heather Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,207 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Heather Secondary School is situated in Northdale, 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: 27 Heather, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 903, Luxmi, 3207.
Curriculum & Academics
Heather Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Heather Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Heather 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
27 Heather, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o. Box 903, Luxmi, 3207
Phone
+27 33 391 5981Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500154512
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.