Ntsika Senior Secondary School
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Ntsika Senior Secondary School
Serving the Grahamstown community in Eastern Cape, Ntsika Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Sarah Baartman education district. In 2025, the school reported 827 learners and 28 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. 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
Ntsika 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, Ntsika 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
Ntsika 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, Ntsika Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 827 learners with a teaching staff of 28 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
Ntsika Senior Secondary School is situated in Grahamstown (King Flats), 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 Makana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Extension 7, Grahamstown, 6139. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 378, Grahamstown, 6139.
Curriculum & Academics
Ntsika Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ntsika 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 Ntsika 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
Extension 7, Grahamstown, 6139
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 378, Grahamstown, 6139
Phone
+27 46 637 0401Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100597
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.