Mandela School Of Science And Technology
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Mandela School Of Science And Technology
Based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, Mandela School Of Science And Technology is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Or Tambo Inland education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 551 learners with a teaching staff of 23, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Mandela School Of Science And Technology is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Mandela School Of Science And Technology 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
Mandela School Of Science And Technology 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, Mandela School Of Science And Technology reported a total enrollment of 551 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Mandela School Of Science And Technology is situated in Mthatha (Mthatha), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Mvezo, Mthata, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Mandela School Of Science And Technology 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 government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mandela School Of Science And Technology 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
Mvezo, Mthata, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 47 493 0113Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400285
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.