Bensonvale Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Bensonvale Junior Secondary School
In the urban area of Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, Bensonvale Junior Secondary School operates as a public primary school within the Joe Gqabi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 95 learners with a teaching staff of 3, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Bensonvale Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Bensonvale Junior 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
Bensonvale Junior 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, Bensonvale Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 95 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Bensonvale Junior Secondary School is situated in Sterkspruit (Wittenberg), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Senqu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bensonvale Village, Sterkspruit, 9762. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14, Sterkspruit, 9762.
Curriculum & Academics
Bensonvale Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bensonvale Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bensonvale Junior 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
Bensonvale Village, Sterkspruit, 9762
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 14, Sterkspruit, 9762
Phone
+27 83 693 8171Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600041
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.