Stutterheim High School
Stutterheim, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Stutterheim High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Stutterheim High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Stutterheim High 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
Stutterheim High 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, Stutterheim High School reported a total enrollment of 790 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Stutterheim High School is situated in Stutterheim, 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: Mountain View Road, Stutterheim, 4930. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1, Stutterheim, 4930.
Curriculum & Academics
Stutterheim High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Stutterheim High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Stutterheim High 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
Mountain View Road, Stutterheim, 4930
Stutterheim, Eastern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X1, Stutterheim, 4930
Phone
+27 43 683 1144Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200824
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.