Bathande High School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Bathande High School
Registered under EMIS 200501607, Bathande High School serves as a public secondary school in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 367 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 46:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bathande High 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
Bathande 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
Bathande High 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, Bathande High School reported a total enrollment of 367 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 46:1, 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
Bathande High School is situated in Mthatha, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Tbu. For postal correspondence, use: Tbu.
Curriculum & Academics
Bathande High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bathande High School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Bathande 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
Tbu
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
Tbu
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Location Map
Coordinates not available
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501607
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.