Khethimfundo Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Khethimfundo Secondary School
In the rural area of Next To Esidumbini Clinic, KwaZulu-Natal, Khethimfundo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school within the Ilembe education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 379 learners with a teaching staff of 10, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Khethimfundo Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Khethimfundo Secondary 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
Khethimfundo 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, Khethimfundo Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 379 learners with a teaching staff of 10 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
Khethimfundo Secondary School is situated in Next To Esidumbini Clinic, 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: Esidumbini Clinic, Esidumbini Mission, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1602, Tongaat, 4400.
Curriculum & Academics
Khethimfundo Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Khethimfundo Secondary 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 Khethimfundo 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Esidumbini Clinic, Esidumbini Mission, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o. Box 1602, Tongaat, 4400
Phone
+27 83 938 0898Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500174233
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.