Holomisa Senior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Holomisa Senior Secondary School
With EMIS number 200401311, Holomisa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, operating within the Or Tambo Inland district. The 2025 academic year saw 771 enrolled learners instructed by 33 educators, resulting in a ratio of 23:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Holomisa Senior 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
As a Q3 institution, Holomisa 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
Holomisa 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, Holomisa Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 771 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Holomisa Senior Secondary School is situated in 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Church Street, Mqanduli, 5080. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 33, Mqanduli, 5080.
Curriculum & Academics
Holomisa Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Holomisa Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Holomisa 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
Church Street, Mqanduli, 5080
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 33, Mqanduli, 5080
Phone
+27 83 396 3031Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401311
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.