Zanewonga Senior Secondary School
Kentani, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Zanewonga Senior Secondary School
Zanewonga Senior Secondary School (EMIS: 200300677) is a public secondary school situated in Kentani, Eastern Cape and managed by the Amathole East education district. The 2025 academic year saw 303 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zanewonga Senior 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, Zanewonga Senior 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
Zanewonga Senior 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, Zanewonga Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 303 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Zanewonga Senior Secondary School is situated in Kentani (Kentani), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Mnquma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Gqunqe A/A, Centane, 4960. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 269, Kentani, 4980.
Curriculum & Academics
Zanewonga Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zanewonga Senior 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 Zanewonga Senior 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
Gqunqe A/A, Centane, 4960
Kentani, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 269, Kentani, 4980
Phone
+27 83 631 1924Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300677
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.