Platkop Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Platkop Junior Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Platkop 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, Platkop 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
Platkop 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, Platkop Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 55 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Platkop Junior Secondary School is situated in Lady Frere (Lady Frere), 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 Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Platkop A/A, Machubeni, Cacadu, 5410. For postal correspondence, use: P/b X1175 Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410.
Curriculum & Academics
Platkop Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Platkop 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
Platkop A/A, Machubeni, Cacadu, 5410
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape
Postal
P/b X1175 Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410
Phone
+27 78 308 9607Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600676
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.