Nyonithwele Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Nyonithwele Secondary School
Situated in Edendale, KwaZulu-Natal, Nyonithwele Secondary School is a public secondary school overseen by the Umgungundlovu education district. The school recorded 1433 learners and 47 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nyonithwele Secondary 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, Nyonithwele 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
Nyonithwele 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, Nyonithwele Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,433 learners with a teaching staff of 47 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Nyonithwele Secondary 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: Edendale/fishing, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, 3217. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X503, Plessislaer, 3216.
Curriculum & Academics
Nyonithwele Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nyonithwele Secondary 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 Nyonithwele 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
Edendale/fishing, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, 3217
Postal
Private Bag X503, Plessislaer, 3216
Phone
+27 33 399 4032Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500241906
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.