Joe Slovo Freedom High School
Molteno, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Joe Slovo Freedom High School
Serving the Molteno community in Eastern Cape, Joe Slovo Freedom High School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Chris Hani West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1122 learners and 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. 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
Joe Slovo Freedom 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, Joe Slovo Freedom 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
Joe Slovo Freedom 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, Joe Slovo Freedom High School reported a total enrollment of 1,122 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Joe Slovo Freedom High School is situated in Molteno (Nomonde), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 111 Lonwabo Street, Molteno, 5500. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 45, Molteno, 5500.
Curriculum & Academics
Joe Slovo Freedom High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Joe Slovo Freedom High 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Joe Slovo Freedom 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
111 Lonwabo Street, Molteno, 5500
Molteno, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 45, Molteno, 5500
Phone
+27 73 209 2041Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600307
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.