Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School
Jamestown, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School
Located in Jamestown within Eastern Cape, Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Joe Gqabi education district. In 2025, the school reported 583 learners and 17 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
Phambili Mzontsundu 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, Phambili Mzontsundu 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
Phambili Mzontsundu 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, Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 583 learners with a teaching staff of 17 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
Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School is situated in Jamestown, 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 01 Montague Street, Jamestown, 9743. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 13 9742.
Curriculum & Academics
Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phambili Mzontsundu 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 Phambili Mzontsundu 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
01 Montague Street, Jamestown, 9743
Jamestown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 13 9742
Phone
+27 51 641 0654Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600670
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.