Kwashushu Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Kwashushu Senior Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Kwashushu Senior Secondary School provides education to learners in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Alfred Nzo West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 490 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwashushu 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
Kwashushu 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
Kwashushu 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, Kwashushu Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 490 learners with a teaching staff of 13 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
Kwashushu Senior Secondary School is situated in Mount Frere, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Umzimvubu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Toleni A/A, Mount Frere, 5091. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 316, Mount Frere, 5090.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwashushu 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kwashushu 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
Toleni A/A, Mount Frere, 5091
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 316, Mount Frere, 5090
Phone
+27 76 159 8612Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500213
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.