Bonkolo High School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Bonkolo High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bonkolo High 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, Bonkolo High 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
Bonkolo High 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, Bonkolo High School reported a total enrollment of 673 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1, 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
Bonkolo High School is situated in Idutywa, 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 Mbhashe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ngxakaxa A/A, Idutywa, 5000. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 156 5000.
Curriculum & Academics
Bonkolo High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bonkolo High School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Bonkolo High 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
Ngxakaxa A/A, Idutywa, 5000
Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 156 5000
Phone
+27 72 228 9332Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300831
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.