Gobizizwe Agricultural School
Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Gobizizwe Agricultural School
Based in Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape, Gobizizwe Agricultural School is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Or Tambo Inland education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1244 learners with a teaching staff of 32, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 39:1. 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
Gobizizwe Agricultural 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, Gobizizwe Agricultural 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
Gobizizwe Agricultural 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, Gobizizwe Agricultural School reported a total enrollment of 1,244 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Gobizizwe Agricultural School is situated in , 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 Nyandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ntshabeni Location, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Gobizizwe Agricultural School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gobizizwe Agricultural 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
Ntshabeni Location, Mthatha, 5099
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400581
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.