Eludikidi Junior Secondary School
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Eludikidi Junior Secondary School
Registered under EMIS 200400153, Eludikidi Junior Secondary School serves as a public combined school in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 347 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Eludikidi Junior 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, Eludikidi 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
Eludikidi 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, Eludikidi Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 347 learners with a teaching staff of 11 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
Eludikidi Junior Secondary School is situated in Ngqeleni, 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 Nyandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Thekwini Admin Area, Thekwini A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X143, Ngqeleni, 5140.
Curriculum & Academics
Eludikidi Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Eludikidi 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 Eludikidi 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
Thekwini Admin Area, Thekwini A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape
Postal
P/bag X143, Ngqeleni, 5140
Phone
+27 78 770 8974Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400153
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.