Isilindini Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Isilindini Junior Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Isilindini Junior 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, Isilindini 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
Isilindini 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, Isilindini Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 309 learners with a teaching staff of 9 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
Isilindini Junior Secondary School is situated in Mount Frere (Tabankulu), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Ntabankulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Isilindini A/A, Tabankulu, 5090. For postal correspondence, use: P0 Box 92275, Mount Frere, 5090.
Curriculum & Academics
Isilindini Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Isilindini Junior Secondary 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Isilindini 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
Isilindini A/A, Tabankulu, 5090
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Postal
P0 Box 92275, Mount Frere, 5090
Phone
+27 73 993 1233Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500324
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.