Mkapusi Senior Secondary School
Tbu, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Mkapusi Senior Secondary School
Mkapusi Senior Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in Tbu, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Chris Hani West education district. In 2025, the school reported 278 learners and 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mkapusi 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
Mkapusi 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
Mkapusi 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, Mkapusi Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 278 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Mkapusi Senior Secondary School is situated in Tbu (Tbu), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mkhapusi Admin Area, Ezintulweni Village, Lady Frere, 5410. For postal correspondence, use: Tbu.
Curriculum & Academics
Mkapusi 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mkapusi 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
Mkhapusi Admin Area, Ezintulweni Village, Lady Frere, 5410
Tbu, Eastern Cape
Postal
Tbu
Phone
+27 82 692 9491Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600977
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.