Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School
Maclear, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School
Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School functions as a public secondary school in Maclear, Eastern Cape, falling within the Joe Gqabi education district. The school recorded 1353 learners and 36 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umthawelanga Senior 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, Umthawelanga Senior 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
Umthawelanga Senior 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, Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,353 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School is situated in Maclear (Sonwabile), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Umthawelanga Ss, Sonwabile, Maclear, 5480. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 386, Maclear, 5480.
Curriculum & Academics
Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umthawelanga Senior 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 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 Umthawelanga Senior 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
Umthawelanga Ss, Sonwabile, Maclear, 5480
Maclear, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 386, Maclear, 5480
Phone
+27 45 932 1654Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401361
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.