Chief Funwako Secondary School
Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Chief Funwako Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Chief Funwako 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
Chief Funwako Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Chief Funwako 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, Chief Funwako Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 964 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Chief Funwako Secondary School is situated in Barberton (Emjindini Trust), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Mbombela Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 516, Mangozeni Section, Barberton, 1300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1234 Barberton Barberton 1300.
Curriculum & Academics
Chief Funwako Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Chief Funwako 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No 516, Mangozeni Section, Barberton, 1300
Barberton, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1234 Barberton Barberton 1300
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034505
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.