Luthuli High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Luthuli High School
Serving the Ward 19/mnafu Area community in KwaZulu-Natal, Luthuli High School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Ugu education district. In 2025, the school reported 1592 learners and 52 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Luthuli High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Luthuli 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
Luthuli 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, Luthuli High School reported a total enrollment of 1,592 learners with a teaching staff of 52 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
Luthuli High School is situated in Ward 19/mnafu Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Umdoni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umzumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Turton Magistrate Court, Umthwalume, Port Shepstone, 4220. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 935, Hibberdene, 4220.
Curriculum & Academics
Luthuli High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Luthuli High 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 Luthuli 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
Turton Magistrate Court, Umthwalume, Port Shepstone, 4220
Postal
P.o. Box 935, Hibberdene, 4220
Phone
+27 39 972 1584Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500189218
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.