Inkosi Utatazela Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Inkosi Utatazela Secondary School
Situated in Bhekuzulu Village, KwaZulu-Natal, Inkosi Utatazela Secondary School is a public secondary school overseen by the Uthukela education district. The school recorded 420 learners and 17 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Inkosi Utatazela 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, Inkosi Utatazela 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
Inkosi Utatazela 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, Inkosi Utatazela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 420 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Inkosi Utatazela Secondary School is situated in Bhekuzulu Village, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Loskop circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Draycott Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 66415, Estcourt, 3310.
Curriculum & Academics
Inkosi Utatazela Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Inkosi Utatazela Secondary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal 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 Inkosi Utatazela 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
Draycott Road, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o. Box 66415, Estcourt, 3310
Phone
+27 36 352 2050Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500334591
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.