Ben Mali Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Ben Mali Senior Secondary School
Ben Mali Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. The school recorded 809 learners and 23 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ben Mali Senior Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Ben Mali 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
Ben Mali 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, Ben Mali Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 809 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ben Mali Senior Secondary School is situated in Lusikisiki, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Ngquza Hill Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Emzintlava A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 406, Lusikisiki, 4820.
Curriculum & Academics
Ben Mali Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ben Mali Senior Secondary 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 Ben Mali 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
Emzintlava A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 406, Lusikisiki, 4820
Phone
+27 83 505 7438Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501424
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.