Fundani High School
Cathcart, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Fundani High School
As a public school, Fundani High School provides secondary school education to learners in Cathcart, Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Amathole West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1170 learners taught by 20 educators, achieving a ratio of 58:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fundani 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, Fundani 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
Fundani 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, Fundani High School reported a total enrollment of 1,170 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 59:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Fundani High School is situated in Cathcart, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Amahlathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Avenue "a", Katikati Township, Cathcart, 5310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 120, Cathcart, 5310.
Curriculum & Academics
Fundani High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fundani High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Fundani 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
Avenue "a", Katikati Township, Cathcart, 5310
Cathcart, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 120, Cathcart, 5310
Phone
+27 81 505 8899Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600208
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.