Umthoqotho High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Umthoqotho High School
Umthoqotho High School is registered as a public secondary school based in Nxamalala, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Umgungundlovu education district. The school recorded 1369 learners and 40 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umthoqotho High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Umthoqotho 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
Umthoqotho 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, Umthoqotho High School reported a total enrollment of 1,369 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Umthoqotho High School is situated in Nxamalala, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Sweetwaters circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwa Nxamalala Tribal Authority, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1867, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Curriculum & Academics
Umthoqotho High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umthoqotho High 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umthoqotho 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
Kwa Nxamalala Tribal Authority, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
P.o. Box 1867, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Phone
+27 71 656 9557Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500289192
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.