Shukuma Senior Secondary School

Bizana, Eastern Cape ยท Alfred Nzo East

Public Secondary School Q1 No Fee

About Shukuma Senior Secondary School

Shukuma Senior Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in Bizana, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Alfred Nzo East education district. In 2025, the school reported 741 learners and 25 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Shukuma Senior Secondary 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, Shukuma 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

Shukuma 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, Shukuma Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 741 learners with a teaching staff of 25 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

Shukuma Senior Secondary School is situated in Bizana, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo East education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Mbizana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Mkolorha A/A, Ntlozelo Location, Bizana, 4800. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 609, Mbizana, 4800.

Curriculum & Academics

Shukuma Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Shukuma Senior Secondary 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 public.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Shukuma 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

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Address

Mkolorha A/A, Ntlozelo Location, Bizana, 4800

Bizana, Eastern Cape

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Postal

Private Bag X 609, Mbizana, 4800

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 741
Educators 25

Learner:Educator Ratio

30:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictAlfred Nzo East

EMIS Number

200501090

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.