Jonguhlanga Junior Secondary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Jonguhlanga Junior Secondary School
Jonguhlanga Junior Secondary School (EMIS: 200401322) is a public primary school situated in Mthatha, Eastern Cape and managed by the Or Tambo Inland education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1414 enrolled learners instructed by 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jonguhlanga Junior 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
As a Q3 institution, Jonguhlanga Junior 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
Jonguhlanga Junior 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, Jonguhlanga Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,414 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Jonguhlanga Junior Secondary School is situated in Mthatha (Umtata), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ngangelizwe Location, Ngangelizwe, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 760, Umtata, 5100.
Curriculum & Academics
Jonguhlanga Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jonguhlanga Junior Secondary 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Jonguhlanga Junior 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
Ngangelizwe Location, Ngangelizwe, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 760, Umtata, 5100
Phone
+27 47 535 1013Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401322
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.