Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School
Operating as a public institution, Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School is a secondary school located in Kenterton within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Ugu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 158 learners taught by 6 educators, achieving a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Thomas Mbhele Junior 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
Thomas Mbhele Junior 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, Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 158 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School is situated in Kenterton, 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 Umdoni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 261 Ixopo Road, Dumisakenterton, Umzinto, 4200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11095, Umzinto, 4200.
Curriculum & Academics
Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary 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 Thomas Mbhele Junior 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
261 Ixopo Road, Dumisakenterton, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
P.o. Box 11095, Umzinto, 4200
Phone
+27 60 391 4235Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500323047
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.