Uitenhage Secondary School
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Uitenhage Secondary School
Situated in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, Uitenhage Secondary School is a public secondary school overseen by the Nelson Mandela education district. The school recorded 1368 learners and 45 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Uitenhage Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Uitenhage 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
Uitenhage 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, Uitenhage Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,368 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Uitenhage Secondary School is situated in Uitenhage (Jubilee Park), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 19 Dower Avenue, Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, 6230. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 447, Central, Uitenhage, 6230.
Curriculum & Academics
Uitenhage Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Uitenhage Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Uitenhage 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
19 Dower Avenue, Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, 6230
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 447, Central, Uitenhage, 6230
Phone
+27 41 992 5020Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100802
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.