Woodlands Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Woodlands Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Woodlands Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Woodlands Secondary 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
Woodlands 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, Woodlands Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,366 learners with a teaching staff of 47 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Woodlands Secondary School is situated in Northdale, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Northdale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mysore Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 854, Lxmi, 3207.
Curriculum & Academics
Woodlands Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Woodlands 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 Woodlands 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Mysore Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, 3207
Postal
P.o. Box 854, Lxmi, 3207
Phone
+27 33 387 1620Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500297184
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.