Lambothi High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Lambothi High School
Based in Near Kwamlotswa Store, KwaZulu-Natal, Lambothi High School is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Ilembe education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 540 learners with a teaching staff of 16, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lambothi High 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, Lambothi 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
Lambothi 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, Lambothi High School reported a total enrollment of 540 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Lambothi High School is situated in Near Kwamlotswa Store, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Gingindlovu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Mandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Macambini Tribal Authority, Macambini, Nyoni, 3802. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X2104, Nyoni, 3802.
Curriculum & Academics
Lambothi High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lambothi 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 Lambothi 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
Address
Macambini Tribal Authority, Macambini, Nyoni, 3802
Postal
Private Bag X2104, Nyoni, 3802
Phone
+27 63 231 1376Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500185037
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.