Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Mount Frere area of Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Alfred Nzo West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 555 learners were enrolled, taught by 17 educators at a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural 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
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural 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
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural 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, Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School reported a total enrollment of 555 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is situated in Mount Frere, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Umzimvubu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Lungangeni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 367, Mount Frere, 5090.
Curriculum & Academics
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Tyelimhlophe Agricultural 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
Lungangeni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 367, Mount Frere, 5090
Phone
+27 79 726 4267Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500876
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.