Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Joe Gqabi Senior 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
Joe Gqabi Senior 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
Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 658 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School is situated in Aliwal North, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the relevant district municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Joe Gqabi Township, Aliwal North, 9750. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Joe Gqabi 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Joe Gqabi Township, Aliwal North, 9750
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Location Map
Coordinates not available
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501611
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.