Umtata High School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Umtata High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umtata High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Umtata High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Umtata 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, Umtata High School reported a total enrollment of 660 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Umtata High School is situated in Mthatha (Norwood), 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 King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 55 Victoria Street, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 243, Umtata, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Umtata High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umtata High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Umtata 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
55 Victoria Street, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 243, Umtata, 5099
Phone
+27 47 531 2981Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401089
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.