Mdeni Junior Secondary School
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Mdeni Junior Secondary School
Operating as a public institution, Mdeni Junior Secondary School is a combined school located in Ngqeleni within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The 2025 school year recorded 561 learners taught by 19 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mdeni Junior 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, Mdeni 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
Mdeni 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, Mdeni Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 561 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mdeni Junior Secondary School is situated in Ngqeleni, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Nyandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mdeni Jss, Zixholosini A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140. For postal correspondence, use: Mdeni Jss, P.o. Box 185, Nqeleni, 5140.
Curriculum & Academics
Mdeni Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mdeni 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 Mdeni 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
Mdeni Jss, Zixholosini A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape
Postal
Mdeni Jss, P.o. Box 185, Nqeleni, 5140
Phone
+27 83 672 8107Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400565
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.