Vane Junior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Vane Junior Secondary School
Serving the Tabankulu community in Eastern Cape, Vane Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school is administered under the Alfred Nzo West education district. In 2025, the school reported 280 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vane Junior Secondary 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
As a Q1 institution, Vane 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
Vane 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, Vane Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 280 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Vane Junior Secondary School is situated in Tabankulu (Vaneaa), 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 Ntabankulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ngcolo A\a, Ntabankulu, 5130. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 303, Tabankulu, 5130.
Curriculum & Academics
Vane Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vane Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vane 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
Ngcolo A\a, Ntabankulu, 5130
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 303, Tabankulu, 5130
Phone
+27 72 480 7945Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501270
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.