Upper Zimbane Junior Secondary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Upper Zimbane Junior Secondary School
Operating as a public institution, Upper Zimbane Junior Secondary School is a primary school located in Mthatha within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district. The 2025 school year recorded 398 learners taught by 12 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Upper Zimbane Junior Secondary 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, Upper Zimbane 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 Zimbane 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 Zimbane Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 398 learners with a teaching staff of 12 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
Upper Zimbane Junior Secondary School is situated in Mthatha (Umtata), 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 King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ntlekiseni Location, Zimbane A/A, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1024, Zimbane, Mthatha, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Upper Zimbane 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 Zimbane 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 private and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Upper Zimbane 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
Ntlekiseni Location, Zimbane A/A, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1024, Zimbane, Mthatha, 5099
Phone
+27 79 590 6442Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401239
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.