Funda High School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Funda High School
A public institution, Funda High School functions as a secondary school located in Whittlesea, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Chris Hani West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 745 learners were enrolled, taught by 30 educators at a ratio of 25:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Funda High 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, Funda High 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
Funda High 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, Funda High School reported a total enrollment of 745 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Funda High School is situated in Whittlesea, 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: 1165 Zone 1, Ekuphumleni Township, Whittlesea, 5360. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 274, Ekuphumleni Township, Whittlesea, 5360.
Curriculum & Academics
Funda High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Funda High 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Funda High 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
1165 Zone 1, Ekuphumleni Township, Whittlesea, 5360
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 274, Ekuphumleni Township, Whittlesea, 5360
Phone
+27 40 841 0009Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600206
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.