Ntlalo Public Secondary School
Steynsburg, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Ntlalo Public Secondary School
Situated in an rural part of Steynsburg, Eastern Cape, Ntlalo Public Secondary School functions as a public secondary school within the Joe Gqabi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 532 learners with a teaching staff of 17, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ntlalo Public 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, Ntlalo Public 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
Ntlalo Public 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, Ntlalo Public Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 532 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Ntlalo Public Secondary School is situated in Steynsburg (Newarea), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Walter Sisulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 607 Nkonjane Street, Steynsburg, 5920. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 318, Steynsburg, 5920.
Curriculum & Academics
Ntlalo Public Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ntlalo Public 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 Ntlalo Public 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
607 Nkonjane Street, Steynsburg, 5920
Steynsburg, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 318, Steynsburg, 5920
Phone
+27 48 884 0362Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600638
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.