Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre
Registered under EMIS 200401387, Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre serves as a public secondary school in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 358 enrolled learners instructed by 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre 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, Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre 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
Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre 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, Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre reported a total enrollment of 358 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre is situated in Mthatha (Umtata), 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 King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: P/bag X 5050, Ikwezi, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5050, Umtata, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of 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 Ikhwezi Technical Skill Centre 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
P/bag X 5050, Ikwezi, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X5050, Umtata, 5099
Phone
+27 47 535 9082Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401387
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.