Union High School
Graaff-reinet, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Union High School
Union High School (EMIS: 200100807) is a public combined school situated in Graaff-reinet, Eastern Cape and managed by the Sarah Baartman education district. The 2025 academic year saw 487 enrolled learners instructed by 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Union High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Union 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
Union 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, Union High School reported a total enrollment of 487 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Union High School is situated in Graaff-reinet, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Donkin Street, Graaff-reinet, 6280. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 19, Graaff-reinet, 6280.
Curriculum & Academics
Union High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Union 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Union 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
Donkin Street, Graaff-reinet, 6280
Graaff-reinet, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 19, Graaff-reinet, 6280
Phone
+27 49 891 0262Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100807
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.