St Patrick's Junior Secondary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About St Patrick's Junior Secondary School
As a public school, St Patrick's Junior Secondary School provides primary school education to learners in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1041 learners taught by 31 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Patrick's Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
St Patrick's Junior Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
St Patrick's Junior 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, St Patrick's Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,041 learners with a teaching staff of 31 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
St Patrick's Junior Secondary School is situated in Mthatha (Libode), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Nyandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Zitatele Loc Gxulu A/A, Libode, 5160. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 572, Umtata, 5100.
Curriculum & Academics
St Patrick's Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Patrick's Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 St Patrick's Junior 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Zitatele Loc Gxulu A/A, Libode, 5160
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 572, Umtata, 5100
Phone
+27 83 770 7124Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401031
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.