Jonga Street Secondary School
George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Jonga Street Secondary School
Jonga Street Secondary School functions as a public secondary school in George, Western Cape, falling within the Eden And Central Kar education district. The school recorded 1590 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jonga Street 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
As a Q2 institution, Jonga Street 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
Jonga Street 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Jonga Street Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,590 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Jonga Street Secondary School is situated in George (Thembalethu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the George local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Jonga Street Zone 6 Thembalethu 6530. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3096 George Industria George 6536.
Curriculum & Academics
Jonga Street Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jonga Street Secondary School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Jonga Street 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
Jonga Street Zone 6 Thembalethu 6530
George, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3096 George Industria George 6536
Phone
+27 44 050 3686Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000648
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.