Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School
Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Or Tambo Inland education district. In 2025, the school reported 343 learners and 12 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Hlabatshane 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
Hlabatshane 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, Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 343 learners with a teaching staff of 12 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
Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School is situated in Mthatha (Mqanduli), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Hlabatshane A/A, Nqanda Loc, Mqanduli, 5080. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 52771, Pb 52771, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hlabatshane 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 Hlabatshane 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
Hlabatshane A/A, Nqanda Loc, Mqanduli, 5080
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 52771, Pb 52771, 5099
Phone
+27 83 314 7827Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400264
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.