Philemon Ngcelwane High School
Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Philemon Ngcelwane High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Philemon Ngcelwane High 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
Philemon Ngcelwane 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
Philemon Ngcelwane 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, Philemon Ngcelwane High School reported a total enrollment of 1,082 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Philemon Ngcelwane High School is situated in , within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City 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: Site No 242, Nu 9, Mdantsane, 5219. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 233, Mdantsane, 5219.
Curriculum & Academics
Philemon Ngcelwane High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Philemon Ngcelwane 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
Site No 242, Nu 9, Mdantsane, 5219
Postal
P.o. Box 233, Mdantsane, 5219
Phone
+27 43 762 2487Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200688
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.