Nhlathimbe Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Nhlathimbe Secondary School
Nhlathimbe Secondary School (EMIS: 500230029) is a public secondary school situated in Lotheni, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 academic year saw 197 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nhlathimbe 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, Nhlathimbe 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
Nhlathimbe 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, Nhlathimbe Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 197 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Nhlathimbe Secondary School is situated in Lotheni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Impendle circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Impendle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Via Underberg To Loteni Travel, Underberg, 3257. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 579, Underberg, 3257.
Curriculum & Academics
Nhlathimbe Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nhlathimbe Secondary School was historically administered under the New 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 private and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nhlathimbe 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
Via Underberg To Loteni Travel, Underberg, 3257
Postal
P.o. Box 579, Underberg, 3257
Phone
+27 72 247 9593Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500230029
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.