Bengu Agricultural High School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Bengu Agricultural High School
Situated in an not specified part of Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, Bengu Agricultural High School functions as a public secondary school within the Chris Hani West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 406 learners with a teaching staff of 12, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bengu Agricultural High 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
Bengu Agricultural 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
Bengu Agricultural High 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, Bengu Agricultural High School reported a total enrollment of 406 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Bengu Agricultural High School is situated in Lady Frere, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Bengu A/A, Qutubeni, Lady Frere, 5410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 299, Lady Frere, 5410.
Curriculum & Academics
Bengu Agricultural High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Bengu Agricultural 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
Bengu A/A, Qutubeni, Lady Frere, 5410
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 299, Lady Frere, 5410
Phone
+27 73 621 9984Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600677
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.