Mtontsasa Junior Secondary School
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Mtontsasa Junior Secondary School
As a public primary school, Mtontsasa Junior Secondary School provides education to learners in Flagstaff, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Or Tambo Coastal education district. For the 2025 academic year, 418 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 30:1. 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
Mtontsasa 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, Mtontsasa 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
Mtontsasa 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, Mtontsasa Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 418 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mtontsasa Junior Secondary School is situated in Flagstaff (Lusikisiki), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Ngquza Hill Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ramzi A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 385, Flagstaff, 4810.
Curriculum & Academics
Mtontsasa Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mtontsasa Junior 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mtontsasa 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
Ramzi A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 385, Flagstaff, 4810
Phone
+27 76 950 8756Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500803
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.