Ida High School
Elliot, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Ida High School
In the rural area of Elliot, Eastern Cape, Ida High School operates as a public combined school within the Chris Hani West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 383 learners with a teaching staff of 14, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. 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
Ida High 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, Ida 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
Ida 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, Ida High School reported a total enrollment of 383 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Ida High School is situated in Elliot (Ida), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Friedenreich Farm, Elliot, 5460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 589, Elliot, 5460.
Curriculum & Academics
Ida High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ida 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 Ida 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
Friedenreich Farm, Elliot, 5460
Elliot, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 589, Elliot, 5460
Phone
+27 45 952 1540Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600282
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.