J F Mati Senior Secondary School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About J F Mati Senior Secondary School
Located in East London within Eastern Cape, J F Mati Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Buffalo City education district. In 2025, the school reported 244 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
J F Mati 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, J F Mati 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
J F Mati 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, J F Mati Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 244 learners with a teaching staff of 9 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
J F Mati Senior Secondary School is situated in East London (Mdantsane), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 793 N.u 9, Mdantsane, East London, 5225. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 141 Mdantsane City, East London, 5225.
Curriculum & Academics
J F Mati Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
J F Mati Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 J F Mati 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
793 N.u 9, Mdantsane, East London, 5225
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 141 Mdantsane City, East London, 5225
Phone
+27 43 762 1032Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200455
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.