Tsolo High School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Tsolo High School
Situated in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, Tsolo High School is a public secondary school overseen by the Or Tambo Inland education district. The school recorded 732 learners and 21 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tsolo High 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, Tsolo High 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
Tsolo 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, Tsolo High School reported a total enrollment of 732 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Tsolo High School is situated in Tsolo, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Rex Street, Tsolo Village, Tsolo, 5170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 532, Tsolo, 5170.
Curriculum & Academics
Tsolo High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tsolo High 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 Tsolo 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Rex Street, Tsolo Village, Tsolo, 5170
Tsolo, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 532, Tsolo, 5170
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400359
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.