Sinethemba Public School
Stutterheim, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Sinethemba Public School
As a public secondary school, Sinethemba Public School provides education to learners in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amathole West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 933 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 42:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sinethemba Public 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, Sinethemba Public 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
Sinethemba Public 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, Sinethemba Public School reported a total enrollment of 933 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, 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
Sinethemba Public School is situated in Stutterheim (Cumakala), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Amahlathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mlungisi Location, Stutterheim, 4930. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 60, Stutterheim, 4930.
Curriculum & Academics
Sinethemba Public School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sinethemba Public 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 Sinethemba Public 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
Mlungisi Location, Stutterheim, 4930
Stutterheim, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 60, Stutterheim, 4930
Phone
+27 43 681 0397Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200773
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.