Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School
Serving the Tsolo community in Eastern Cape, Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Or Tambo Inland education district. In 2025, the school reported 1289 learners and 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. 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
Jongilizwe 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, Jongilizwe 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
Jongilizwe 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, Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,289 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Jongilizwe 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: Tsolo Town, Tsolo, 5170. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X1009, Tsolo, 5170.
Curriculum & Academics
Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Jongilizwe 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
Tsolo Town, Tsolo, 5170
Tsolo, Eastern Cape
Postal
P/bag X1009, Tsolo, 5170
Phone
+27 65 578 9918Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400293
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.