Ngotshe Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Ngotshe Secondary School
A public institution, Ngotshe Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Louwsburg, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 855 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 37:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ngotshe Secondary School 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
As a Q1 institution, Ngotshe Secondary 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
Ngotshe Secondary 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, Ngotshe Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 855 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ngotshe Secondary School is situated in Louwsburg, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ngotshe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 131 Joubert Street, Mzamo Location Louwsberg, Vryheid, 3150. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5, Louwsburg, 3150.
Curriculum & Academics
Ngotshe Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ngotshe Secondary 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 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by municipality and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ngotshe Secondary 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
131 Joubert Street, Mzamo Location Louwsberg, Vryheid, 3150
Postal
P.o. Box 5, Louwsburg, 3150
Phone
+27 71 128 1488Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500228549
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.