Nqweba Secondary School
Graaff-reinet, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Nqweba Secondary School
Serving the Graaff-reinet community in Eastern Cape, Nqweba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Sarah Baartman education district. In 2025, the school reported 910 learners and 24 educators, resulting in a ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nqweba Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Nqweba 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
Nqweba 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, Nqweba Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 910 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Nqweba Secondary School is situated in Graaff-reinet, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Zamaville Location, Umasizakhe, Graaff-reinet, 6280. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 284, Graaff-reinet, 6280.
Curriculum & Academics
Nqweba Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nqweba Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Nqweba 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
Zamaville Location, Umasizakhe, Graaff-reinet, 6280
Graaff-reinet, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 284, Graaff-reinet, 6280
Phone
+27 49 892 2888Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100592
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.