Mathangetshitshi High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Mathangetshitshi High School
Registered under EMIS 500321678, Mathangetshitshi High School serves as a public secondary school in And Vryheid Roads., KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 584 enrolled learners instructed by 24 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mathangetshitshi 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, Mathangetshitshi 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
Mathangetshitshi 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, Mathangetshitshi High School reported a total enrollment of 584 learners with a teaching staff of 24 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
Mathangetshitshi High School is situated in And Vryheid Roads., within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Nhlophenkulu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Nongoma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwamgiliyi Bus Stop, Mahhashini, Nongoma, 3950. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 746, Nongoma, 3950.
Curriculum & Academics
Mathangetshitshi High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mathangetshitshi High School was historically administered under the New 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 Mathangetshitshi 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
Kwamgiliyi Bus Stop, Mahhashini, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
P.o. Box 746, Nongoma, 3950
Phone
+27 82 690 9723Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500321678
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.