Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School
Port Edward, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East
About Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School
As a public school, Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School provides secondary school education to learners in Port Edward, Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 448 learners taught by 17 educators, achieving a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical 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, Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical 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
Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical 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, Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School reported a total enrollment of 448 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School is situated in Port Edward (Imizizi A/A), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Mbizana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Imizizi A/A, Lukholo Location, Bizana, 4800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 484, Port Edward, 4295.
Curriculum & Academics
Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical 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
Imizizi A/A, Lukholo Location, Bizana, 4800
Port Edward, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 484, Port Edward, 4295
Phone
+27 83 741 7608Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501457
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.