Thandolwesizwe High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Thandolwesizwe High School
In the urban area of Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal, Thandolwesizwe High School operates as a public secondary school within the Pinetown education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 780 learners with a teaching staff of 22, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thandolwesizwe 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, Thandolwesizwe 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
Thandolwesizwe 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, Thandolwesizwe High School reported a total enrollment of 780 learners with a teaching staff of 22 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
Thandolwesizwe High School is situated in Ntuzuma, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Ntuzuma 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: 243 C Block, Lindelani Area, Durban, 4035. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 76832, Marbleray, 4035.
Curriculum & Academics
Thandolwesizwe High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thandolwesizwe 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thandolwesizwe 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
243 C Block, Lindelani Area, Durban, 4035
Postal
P.o. Box 76832, Marbleray, 4035
Phone
+27 31 501 5052Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500280571
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.