Jenca Senior Secondary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Jenca Senior Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jenca 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
Jenca Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Jenca 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, Jenca Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 809 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Jenca Senior Secondary School is situated in Tsolo, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Esingeni Store, Tsolo, 5170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3, Tsolo, 5170.
Curriculum & Academics
Jenca Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Jenca 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Esingeni Store, Tsolo, 5170
Tsolo, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3, Tsolo, 5170
Phone
+27 60 880 0298Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400933
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.