Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School
Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape. The school recorded 514 learners and 20 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Isikhoba Nombewu Tech 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, Isikhoba Nombewu Tech 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
Isikhoba Nombewu Tech 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, Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 514 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School is situated in Cofimvaba, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Intsika Yethu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Isikhoba Admin Area, Cofimvaba, 5380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 178, Cofimvaba, 5380.
Curriculum & Academics
Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Isikhoba Nombewu Tech 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 Isikhoba Nombewu Tech 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
Isikhoba Admin Area, Cofimvaba, 5380
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 178, Cofimvaba, 5380
Phone
+27 71 689 7759Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200601031
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.