Vukile Tshwete Secondary School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Vukile Tshwete Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Vukile Tshwete Secondary School provides education to learners in Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amathole West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 855 learners were enrolled, taught by 18 educators at a ratio of 48:1. 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
Vukile Tshwete 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, Vukile Tshwete 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
Vukile Tshwete 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, Vukile Tshwete Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 855 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 48:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Vukile Tshwete Secondary School is situated in Keiskammahoek (Tshoxa Location), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Amahlathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 36, Keiskammahoek, 5670.
Curriculum & Academics
Vukile Tshwete Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vukile Tshwete Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vukile Tshwete 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
Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 36, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Phone
+27 73 418 1899Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200885
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.