Gobindlovu High School

KwaZulu-Natal ยท Umgungundlovu

Public Secondary School Q3 No Fee

About Gobindlovu High School

Registered under EMIS 500150294, Gobindlovu High School serves as a public secondary school in Elandskop, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 1088 enrolled learners instructed by 35 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Gobindlovu 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, Gobindlovu 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

Gobindlovu 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, Gobindlovu High School reported a total enrollment of 1,088 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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

Gobindlovu High School is situated in Elandskop, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Elandskop 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: 39 Km From Pmb On Edendale Rd Road, Mafunze, Pietermaritzburg, 3226. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 44058, Elandskop, 3226.

Curriculum & Academics

Gobindlovu High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Gobindlovu 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gobindlovu 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

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Address

39 Km From Pmb On Edendale Rd Road, Mafunze, Pietermaritzburg, 3226

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Postal

P.o. Box 44058, Elandskop, 3226

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,088
Educators 35

Learner:Educator Ratio

31:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingrural
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictUmgungundlovu

EMIS Number

500150294

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.