Mfundisweni Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Mfundisweni Senior Secondary School
Mfundisweni Senior Secondary School functions as a public secondary school in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, falling within the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The school recorded 471 learners and 16 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mfundisweni Senior 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, Mfundisweni 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
Mfundisweni 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, Mfundisweni Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 471 learners with a teaching staff of 16 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
Mfundisweni Senior Secondary School is situated in Lusikisiki (Flagstaff), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Ntabankulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mfundisweni Location, Mfundisweni, Flagstaff, 4810. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 87036, Mfundisweni, Flagstaff, 4812.
Curriculum & Academics
Mfundisweni Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mfundisweni Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Mfundisweni 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
Mfundisweni Location, Mfundisweni, Flagstaff, 4810
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 87036, Mfundisweni, Flagstaff, 4812
Phone
+27 78 524 7766Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500659
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.