Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School
Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in Tabankulu, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Alfred Nzo West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1308 learners and 38 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. 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
Ntabankulu Senior 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, Ntabankulu 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
Ntabankulu 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, Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,308 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School is situated in Tabankulu, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West 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: Erf 1039, Tabankulu, 5090. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 162, Tabankulu, 5130.
Curriculum & Academics
Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ntabankulu Senior 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 Ntabankulu 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
Erf 1039, Tabankulu, 5090
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 162, Tabankulu, 5130
Phone
+27 39 258 0209Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500951
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.