Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical High School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical 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
Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical 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, Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical High School reported a total enrollment of 499 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical High School is situated in Kwapettt, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Samungu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Emasundwini Reserve, Eshowe, 3820. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 56, Kwapett, 3820.
Curriculum & Academics
Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical High School was historically administered under the New 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 Gqokinsimbi Comprehensive Technical 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
Emasundwini Reserve, Eshowe, 3820
Postal
P.o. Box 56, Kwapett, 3820
Phone
+27 72 436 5317Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500151367
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.