Mdibaniso Junior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Mdibaniso Junior Secondary School
As a public primary school, Mdibaniso Junior Secondary School provides education to learners in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Chris Hani East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 121 learners were enrolled, taught by 7 educators at a ratio of 17:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mdibaniso Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Mdibaniso Junior 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
Mdibaniso Junior 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, Mdibaniso Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 121 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mdibaniso Junior Secondary School is situated in Cofimvaba, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Intsika Yethu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Qitsi Location, Cofimvaba, 5403. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 463, Cofimvaba, 5380.
Curriculum & Academics
Mdibaniso Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mdibaniso Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Mdibaniso Junior 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
Qitsi Location, Cofimvaba, 5403
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 463, Cofimvaba, 5380
Phone
+27 82 706 7882Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600474
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.