Umtata Christian School

Umtata Christian School is a private combined school in Southernwood, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 602 learners and 34 educators, about 17.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Eastern Cape (403 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School type	Private combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	602
Educators (2025)	34
Learners per educator	17.7 (province average 16.7)
EMIS number	200401396

Address and location

Street address	898 Errol Spring Avenue,southern Wood,mthatha,5099
Postal address	P O Box 52828, Umtata, 5099
Suburb / area	Southernwood
Town	Mthatha
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Or Tambo Inland
Municipality	King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.