General Maqhutyana Technical High School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About General Maqhutyana Technical High School
In the urban area of Qumbu, Eastern Cape, General Maqhutyana Technical High School operates as a public secondary school within the Or Tambo Inland education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 994 learners with a teaching staff of 25, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
General Maqhutyana Technical 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
General Maqhutyana Technical High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
General Maqhutyana Technical High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, General Maqhutyana Technical High School reported a total enrollment of 994 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
General Maqhutyana Technical High School is situated in Qumbu (Kroza A/A), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Lower Kroza, Qumbu, 5180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 484, Qumbu, 5180.
Curriculum & Academics
General Maqhutyana Technical High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at General Maqhutyana 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Lower Kroza, Qumbu, 5180
Qumbu, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 484, Qumbu, 5180
Phone
+27 79 283 5597Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400208
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.