Raisethorpe Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Raisethorpe Secondary School
Raisethorpe Secondary School (EMIS: 500254671) is a public secondary school situated in Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1195 enrolled learners instructed by 54 educators, resulting in a ratio of 22:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Raisethorpe Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Raisethorpe 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
Raisethorpe 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, Raisethorpe Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,195 learners with a teaching staff of 54 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Raisethorpe Secondary School is situated in Raisethorpe, 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: 635 Greytown Road, Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Raisethorpe, 3201.
Curriculum & Academics
Raisethorpe Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Raisethorpe 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 Raisethorpe 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
635 Greytown Road, Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal
Post Office, Raisethorpe, 3201
Phone
+27 33 387 4201Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500254671
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.