Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School
Elliot, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School
Located in Elliot within Eastern Cape, Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Chris Hani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 569 learners and 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vusukhanyo Public 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, Vusukhanyo Public 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
Vusukhanyo Public 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, Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 569 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School is situated in Elliot, 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 2390 Roma Street, Old Location, Elliot, 5460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 376, Elliot, 5460.
Curriculum & Academics
Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vusukhanyo Public 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 Vusukhanyo Public 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
2390 Roma Street, Old Location, Elliot, 5460
Elliot, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 376, Elliot, 5460
Phone
+27 45 931 1229Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401135
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.