Public combined school

Clydesdale Junior Secondary School

Clydesdale Location, KwaZulu-Natal

Clydesdale Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Clydesdale Location, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 959 learners and 30 educators, about 32 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic combined school
Phase (DBE)Combined School
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)959
Educators (2025)30
Learners per educator32 (province average 29.2)
Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 122 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500424057
Exam centre number5343510

Address and location

Street address56,umzimkulu,3297
Postal addressP.O.Box 132,umzimkhulu,3297
TownClydesdale Location
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtHarry Gwala
CircuitClydesdale
MunicipalityUmzimkhulu Local Municipality
Ward54305017
Former departmentTranskei

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Clydesdale Junior Secondary School

Is Clydesdale Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Clydesdale Junior Secondary School is a public combined school.

Does Clydesdale Junior Secondary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Clydesdale Junior Secondary School?

959 learners and 30 educators (about 32 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 122 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Clydesdale Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 500424057. Its exam centre number is 5343510.

Where is Clydesdale Junior Secondary School?

56,umzimkulu,3297. It is in Clydesdale Location, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 039 259 6001.

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Umzimkulu J.S.School

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Hopewell Primary School

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.