Moorosi Agricultural School

Matatiele, Eastern Cape ยท Alfred Nzo West

Public Secondary School Q1 No Fee

About Moorosi Agricultural School

A public institution, Moorosi Agricultural School functions as a secondary school located in Matatiele, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Alfred Nzo West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 135 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 17:1. 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

Moorosi Agricultural 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, Moorosi Agricultural 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

Moorosi Agricultural 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, Moorosi Agricultural School reported a total enrollment of 135 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Moorosi Agricultural School is situated in Matatiele (Maluti), 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 Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Fiva Location, Ludidi A/A, Maluti, 4730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 38873, Matatiele, 4730.

Curriculum & Academics

Moorosi Agricultural School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Moorosi Agricultural 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 not specified.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Moorosi Agricultural 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

Fiva Location, Ludidi A/A, Maluti, 4730

Matatiele, Eastern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 38873, Matatiele, 4730

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 135
Educators 8

Learner:Educator Ratio

17:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingurban
FocusAgricultural
Statusopen
DistrictAlfred Nzo West

EMIS Number

200501015

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.