Holy Cross Junior Secondary School
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Holy Cross Junior Secondary School
Holy Cross Junior Secondary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Flagstaff area of Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Or Tambo Coastal education district. For the 2025 academic year, 408 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 34:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Holy Cross Junior 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, Holy Cross Junior 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
Holy Cross Junior 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, Holy Cross Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 408 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Holy Cross Junior Secondary School is situated in Flagstaff (Lusikisiki), 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 Ngquza Hill Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Taweni A/A, Holy Cross, Lusikisiki, 4820. For postal correspondence, use: Holy Cross J.s.s, P.o. Holy Cross, Lusikisiki, 4820.
Curriculum & Academics
Holy Cross Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Holy Cross Junior 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Holy Cross Junior 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
Taweni A/A, Holy Cross, Lusikisiki, 4820
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape
Postal
Holy Cross J.s.s, P.o. Holy Cross, Lusikisiki, 4820
Phone
+27 83 589 5522Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500307
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.