Upper Lufuta Junior Secondary School
Cala, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Upper Lufuta Junior Secondary School
As a public primary school, Upper Lufuta Junior Secondary School provides education to learners in Cala, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Chris Hani East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 51 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 13:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Upper Lufuta Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Upper Lufuta Junior Secondary 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
Upper Lufuta 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, Upper Lufuta Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 51 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Upper Lufuta Junior Secondary School is situated in Cala, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Sakhisizwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Upper Lufuta A/A, Cala, 5455. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 33, Cala, 5455.
Curriculum & Academics
Upper Lufuta Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Upper Lufuta 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 Upper Lufuta 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Upper Lufuta A/A, Cala, 5455
Cala, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 33, Cala, 5455
Phone
+27 71 848 2139Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600874
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.