Tyelinzima High School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Tyelinzima High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tyelinzima High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Tyelinzima 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
Tyelinzima 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, Tyelinzima High School reported a total enrollment of 1,142 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 46:1, 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
Tyelinzima High School is situated in Mqanduli (Mqanduli), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Lower Nenga A/A, Mqanduli, 5080. For postal correspondence, use: Tyelinzima High School, P.o. Box 579, Mqanduli 5080.
Curriculum & Academics
Tyelinzima High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Tyelinzima 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
Lower Nenga A/A, Mqanduli, 5080
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape
Postal
Tyelinzima High School, P.o. Box 579, Mqanduli 5080
Phone
+27 83 337 5172Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400086
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.