Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool
Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool
As a public school, Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool provides secondary school education to learners in Upington, Northern Cape. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1185 learners taught by 32 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool 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
Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 1,185 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool is situated in Upington (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Uilsberg Street, Rosedale, Upington, 8801. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1829 Upington 8800.
Curriculum & Academics
Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool 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
Uilsberg Street, Rosedale, Upington, 8801
Upington, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1829 Upington 8800
Phone
+27 54 339 1848Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300041401
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.