VerifiedThekwini City College is private. It describes itself as a registered private college established in 2010. It is not the same institution as Thekwini TVET College, the public college in Durban.
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Thekwini City College vs Thekwini TVET College
| Thekwini City College | Thekwini TVET College | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private college | Public TVET college |
| Website | thekwinicitycollege.co.za | thekwini.edu.za |
| Head office | 40 Dr AB Xuma Street, Durban | 262 D’Aintree Avenue, Asherville, Durban |
| NSFAS | No | Yes, for eligible students |
Registration and accreditation
- The college’s website quotes a QCTO accreditation number for NATED programmes, an Umalusi number and a DHET examination centre.
- It does not appear on the Department of Higher Education and Training’s March 2026 register of private colleges. That register only covers colleges offering NC(V) and adult education, so N4 to N6 and occupational providers are checked on the QCTO database instead.
- Private colleges may no longer offer N1 to N3, so advertised N1 to N3 engineering courses should be questioned.
Before paying, look up the college and programme on the QCTO provider databases.
Campuses
Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Jozini, Mokopane, Mthatha and Thohoyandou. Programmes vary by campus.
Funding
NSFAS only funds students at public universities and TVET colleges, so Thekwini City College students are not NSFAS-funded. See is Thekwini City College funded by NSFAS? and the public Thekwini TVET College.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thekwini City College a government college?
No. Thekwini City College is a private college. The public college in Durban is Thekwini TVET College.
Does NSFAS fund Thekwini City College?
No. NSFAS only funds public universities and public TVET colleges.