Thandaza High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Thandaza High School
Thandaza High School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Georgedale Area area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Pinetown education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1070 learners were enrolled, taught by 31 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thandaza 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, Thandaza 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
Thandaza 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, Thandaza High School reported a total enrollment of 1,070 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Thandaza High School is situated in Georgedale Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Mpumalanga circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Peaceville Mission, Thandaza, Georgedale, Pinetown, 3700. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1015, Hammarsdale, 3700.
Curriculum & Academics
Thandaza High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thandaza 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 church and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thandaza 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
Peaceville Mission, Thandaza, Georgedale, Pinetown, 3700
Postal
Private Bag X1015, Hammarsdale, 3700
Phone
+27 31 772 0101Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500280238
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.