Molteno High School
Molteno, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Molteno High School
Operating as a public institution, Molteno High School is a combined school located in Molteno within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 435 learners taught by 21 educators, achieving a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Molteno High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Molteno High 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
Molteno High 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, Molteno High School reported a total enrollment of 435 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Molteno High School is situated in Molteno, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Hall Street/straat, Molteno, 5500. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 90, Molteno, 5500.
Curriculum & Academics
Molteno High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Molteno High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Molteno High 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
Hall Street/straat, Molteno, 5500
Molteno, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 90, Molteno, 5500
Phone
+27 45 967 0167Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600503
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.