Mnceba Senior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Mnceba Senior Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mnceba Senior 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, Mnceba Senior 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
Mnceba Senior 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, Mnceba Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,671 learners with a teaching staff of 57 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Mnceba Senior Secondary School is situated in Tabankulu (Mnceba Location), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Ntabankulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mvenyane A/A, Mnceba Location, Tabankulu, 5090. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 789, Tabankulu, 5130.
Curriculum & Academics
Mnceba Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mnceba Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 Mnceba 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Mvenyane A/A, Mnceba Location, Tabankulu, 5090
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 789, Tabankulu, 5130
Phone
+27 83 871 6832Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500711
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.