Bongolethu Full Service School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Bongolethu Full Service School
Situated in an rural part of Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, Bongolethu Full Service School functions as a public primary school within the Chris Hani West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 762 learners with a teaching staff of 25, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
Bongolethu Full Service 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
As a Q3 institution, Bongolethu Full Service 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
Bongolethu Full Service 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, Bongolethu Full Service School reported a total enrollment of 762 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Bongolethu Full Service School is situated in Whittlesea (Ekupumleni), 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 Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 358 Zone 2, Ekuphumleni, Whittlesea, 5360. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 163, Ekuphumleni, Whittlesea, 5360.
Curriculum & Academics
Bongolethu Full Service School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bongolethu Full Service School was historically administered under the Ciskei education department. Ciskei was one of the former homelands with its own 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bongolethu Full Service 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
358 Zone 2, Ekuphumleni, Whittlesea, 5360
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 163, Ekuphumleni, Whittlesea, 5360
Phone
+27 40 841 0006Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600057
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.