J M Ndindwa High School
Balfour, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About J M Ndindwa High School
Serving the Balfour community in Eastern Cape, J M Ndindwa High School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Amathole West education district. In 2025, the school reported 406 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 45:1. 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 M Ndindwa High 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 M Ndindwa 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
J M Ndindwa 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, J M Ndindwa High School reported a total enrollment of 406 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
J M Ndindwa High School is situated in Balfour, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Chris Hani Location, Balfour, 5740. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 30, Balfour, 5740.
Curriculum & Academics
J M Ndindwa High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
J M Ndindwa High School was historically administered under the Ciskei education department. Ciskei was one of the former homelands with its own 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 M Ndindwa 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
Chris Hani Location, Balfour, 5740
Balfour, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 30, Balfour, 5740
Phone
+27 76 523 1013Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200282
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.