Chief Ngonyama Technical School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Chief Ngonyama Technical School
Serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, Chief Ngonyama Technical School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Ilembe education district. In 2025, the school reported 253 learners and 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Chief Ngonyama 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, Chief Ngonyama 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
Chief Ngonyama 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, Chief Ngonyama Technical School reported a total enrollment of 253 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Chief Ngonyama Technical School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Insuze circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Chibini Mlamula Tribal Authority, Ozwathini, Tongaat, 3242. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 90554, Ozwathini, 3242.
Curriculum & Academics
Chief Ngonyama Technical School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Chief Ngonyama Technical 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 Chief Ngonyama 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
Chibini Mlamula Tribal Authority, Ozwathini, Tongaat, 3242
Postal
P.o. Box 90554, Ozwathini, 3242
Phone
+27 76 682 1578Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500335294
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.