Thulwana High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Thulwana High School
Located in Dayeni within KwaZulu-Natal, Thulwana High School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 61 learners and 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 6:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thulwana High 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, Thulwana 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
Thulwana 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, Thulwana High School reported a total enrollment of 61 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Thulwana High School is situated in Dayeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Usuthu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Next Old Nongoma Road, Dayeni, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1819, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Thulwana High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thulwana 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thulwana 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
Next Old Nongoma Road, Dayeni, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
P.o. Box 1819, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 76 200 4979Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500283605
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.