Thanduyise High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Thanduyise High School
As a public secondary school, Thanduyise High School provides education to learners in Ngwelezane T/ship, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the King Cetshwayo education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1227 learners were enrolled, taught by 37 educators at a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thanduyise High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Thanduyise High 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
Thanduyise 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, Thanduyise High School reported a total enrollment of 1,227 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Thanduyise High School is situated in Ngwelezane T/ship, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ngwelezane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1033b Thanduyise Drive, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3910. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 877, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Thanduyise High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thanduyise 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thanduyise 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1033b Thanduyise Drive, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
P.o. Box 877, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 35 794 1587Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500280682
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.