Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical School
Situated in an rural part of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical School functions as a public secondary school within the Ilembe education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1498 learners with a teaching staff of 48, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical 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, Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical 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
Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical 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, Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical School reported a total enrollment of 1,498 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Gingindlovu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Mandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 102 Road, Amatikulu Bridge, Gingindlovu, 3800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 471, Gingindlovu, 3800.
Curriculum & Academics
Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical 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 Inkosi K.W. Mathaba Technical 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
102 Road, Amatikulu Bridge, Gingindlovu, 3800
Postal
P.o. Box 471, Gingindlovu, 3800
Phone
+27 79 206 2890Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500168387
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.