Zwelandile Senior Secondary School
Ncora, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Zwelandile Senior Secondary School
Zwelandile Senior Secondary School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Ncora area of Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Chris Hani East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 654 learners were enrolled, taught by 20 educators at a ratio of 33:1. 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
Zwelandile Senior 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, Zwelandile 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
Zwelandile 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, Zwelandile Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 654 learners with a teaching staff of 20 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
Zwelandile Senior Secondary School is situated in Ncora (Cofimvaba), 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 Intsika Yethu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ngqwaru A/A, Cofimvaba, 5403. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 189, Ncorha, 5403.
Curriculum & Academics
Zwelandile Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zwelandile 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 Zwelandile 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
Ngqwaru A/A, Cofimvaba, 5403
Ncora, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 189, Ncorha, 5403
Phone
+27 72 335 7381Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200601045
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.