Thembuzulu Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Thembuzulu Secondary School
Thembuzulu Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Umzinto, KwaZulu-Natal. The school recorded 463 learners and 15 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembuzulu Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Thembuzulu 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
Thembuzulu 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, Thembuzulu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 463 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Thembuzulu Secondary School is situated in Umzinto, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Braemar circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umzumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Umzinto To Highflats, Umzinto, 4200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11275, Umzinto, 4200.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembuzulu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thembuzulu 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 Thembuzulu 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
Umzinto To Highflats, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
P.o. Box 11275, Umzinto, 4200
Phone
+27 61 166 2879Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500281792
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.