Faltein Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Faltein Secondary School
Faltein Secondary School functions as a public secondary school in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, falling within the Chris Hani East education district. The school recorded 411 learners and 14 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Faltein Secondary 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
Faltein Secondary 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
Faltein 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, Faltein Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 411 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Faltein Secondary School is situated in Cofimvaba, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Intsika Yethu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Tshatshu A/A, Cofimvaba, Ncora, 5304. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Faltein Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary 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 Faltein 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Tshatshu A/A, Cofimvaba, Ncora, 5304
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 71 880 8180Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300079
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.