Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior Secondary School
Based in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 533 learners with a teaching staff of 15, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior 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
Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior 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, Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 533 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior Secondary School is situated in Port St Johns, 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 Port St Johns Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Qandu A/A Phahlakazi Loc, Bongani Cafe, Port St Johns, 5120. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 145, Port St Johns, 5120.
Curriculum & Academics
Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Gobinamba Tech And Comm Senior 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
Qandu A/A Phahlakazi Loc, Bongani Cafe, Port St Johns, 5120
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 145, Port St Johns, 5120
Phone
+27 78 991 5006Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400211
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.