Tugela High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Tugela High School
Situated in Central Business District, KwaZulu-Natal, Tugela High School is a public special needs education school overseen by the Amajuba education district. The school recorded 469 learners and 40 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Tugela 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
Tugela 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, Tugela High School reported a total enrollment of 469 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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
Tugela High School is situated in Central Business District, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Masakhane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 83 Allen Street, Newcastle, 2940. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6614, Newcastle, 2940.
Curriculum & Academics
Tugela High School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a mild and moderately handicapped / pre vocational curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tugela 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
83 Allen Street, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
Private Bag X6614, Newcastle, 2940
Phone
+27 34 312 6866Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500285455
Department of Basic Education
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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.