Mzamo Senior Secondary School

Komani, Eastern Cape ยท Chris Hani West

Public Secondary School Q1 No Fee

About Mzamo Senior Secondary School

A public institution, Mzamo Senior Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Komani, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Chris Hani West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 276 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 34:1. 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

Mzamo 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, Mzamo 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

Mzamo 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, Mzamo Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 276 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

Mzamo Senior Secondary School is situated in Komani (Lady Frere), 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 rural.

The school's physical address is: Tsembeyi A/A, Lady-frere, Tsembeyi, 5410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2426, Queenstown, Komani, 5322.

Curriculum & Academics

Mzamo Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Mzamo Senior 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 Mzamo 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

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Address

Tsembeyi A/A, Lady-frere, Tsembeyi, 5410

Komani, Eastern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 2426, Queenstown, Komani, 5322

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 276
Educators 8

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictChris Hani West

EMIS Number

200601146

Department of Basic Education

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.