Tshana High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Tshana High School
With EMIS number 500284900, Tshana High School is a public secondary school located in Sundumbili, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Ilembe district. The 2025 academic year saw 1006 enrolled learners instructed by 26 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tshana 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, Tshana 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
Tshana 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, Tshana High School reported a total enrollment of 1,006 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Tshana High School is situated in Sundumbili, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Mandeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Mandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mathonsi Reserve, Mandeni, Mandini, 4490. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6030, Mandeni, 4490.
Curriculum & Academics
Tshana High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tshana 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tshana 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
Mathonsi Reserve, Mandeni, Mandini, 4490
Postal
Private Bag X6030, Mandeni, 4490
Phone
+27 82 200 7872Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500284900
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.