Ethembeni Enrichment Centre
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Ethembeni Enrichment Centre
Located in Gqeberha within Eastern Cape, Ethembeni Enrichment Centre is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Nelson Mandela education district. In 2025, the school reported 779 learners and 30 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ethembeni Enrichment Centre is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ethembeni Enrichment Centre 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
Ethembeni Enrichment Centre 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, Ethembeni Enrichment Centre reported a total enrollment of 779 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Ethembeni Enrichment Centre is situated in Gqeberha (North End), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Cnr Of Middle And Green Str, North End, Gqeberha, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2260 North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056.
Curriculum & Academics
Ethembeni Enrichment Centre is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ethembeni Enrichment Centre was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Ethembeni Enrichment Centre 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
Cnr Of Middle And Green Str, North End, Gqeberha, 6001
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2260 North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056
Phone
+27 41 487 2461Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100954
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.