Motherwell High School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Motherwell High School
As a public secondary school, Motherwell High School provides education to learners in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nelson Mandela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1557 learners were enrolled, taught by 46 educators at a ratio of 34:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Motherwell High 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, Motherwell 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
Motherwell High 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, Motherwell High School reported a total enrollment of 1,557 learners with a teaching staff of 46 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
Motherwell High School is situated in Gqeberha (Motherwell), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mzwazwa Street, Nu 7, Motherwell, 6211. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 21, Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, 6211.
Curriculum & Academics
Motherwell High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Motherwell High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 Motherwell 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
Mzwazwa Street, Nu 7, Motherwell, 6211
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 21, Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, 6211
Phone
+27 41 462 8171Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100531
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.