Public combined school

Manzibomvu Junior Secondary School

Elliotdale, Eastern Cape

Manzibomvu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 341 learners and 10 educators, about 34.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic combined school
Phase (DBE)Combined School
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)341
Educators (2025)10
Learners per educator34.1 (province average 30.2)
Fewer learners per educator than 30% of 313 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number200400490

Address and location

Street addressMpame A/A,mncwasa 1,elliotdale,5070
Postal addressP O Box 42 Elliotdale, Elliotdale, 5070
TownElliotdale
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtAmathole East
MunicipalityMbhashe Local Municipality
Former departmentTranskei

Admissions

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Questions about Manzibomvu Junior Secondary School

Is Manzibomvu Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Manzibomvu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school.

Does Manzibomvu Junior Secondary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.

How many learners are at Manzibomvu Junior Secondary School?

341 learners and 10 educators (about 34.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 30% of 313 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Manzibomvu Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 200400490.

Where is Manzibomvu Junior Secondary School?

Mpame A/A,mncwasa 1,elliotdale,5070. It is in Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 073 643 2672.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.