Qumbu Technical Secondary School
Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Qumbu Technical Secondary School
Operating as a public institution, Qumbu Technical Secondary School is a secondary school located in Eastern Cape within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district. The 2025 school year recorded 374 learners taught by 12 educators, achieving a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qumbu Technical Secondary 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, Qumbu Technical 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
Qumbu Technical Secondary 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, Qumbu Technical Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 374 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Qumbu Technical Secondary School is situated in , 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 Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Maqhubini A/A, Tsilitwa Location, Qumbu, 5180. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Qumbu Technical Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qumbu Technical Secondary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Qumbu Technical 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
Maqhubini A/A, Tsilitwa Location, Qumbu, 5180
Phone
+27 73 822 8047Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401389
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.