Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School
Tarkastad, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School
With EMIS number 200600705, Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Tarkastad, Eastern Cape, operating within the Chris Hani West district. The 2025 academic year saw 575 enrolled learners instructed by 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 44:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Raymond Mhlaba 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, Raymond Mhlaba 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
Raymond Mhlaba 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, Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 575 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School is situated in Tarkastad (Zola Township), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1 Takane Street, Zola Township, Tarkastad, 5370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 171, Zola Township, Tarkastad, 5370.
Curriculum & Academics
Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Raymond Mhlaba 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 Raymond Mhlaba 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
1 Takane Street, Zola Township, Tarkastad, 5370
Tarkastad, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 171, Zola Township, Tarkastad, 5370
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600705
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.