Public primary school

Tafeni Junior Secondary School

Bengu A/A, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape

Tafeni Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Bengu A/A, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 68 learners and 3 educators, about 22.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 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 primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)68
Educators (2025)3
Learners per educator22.7 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 61% of 1266 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200600815

Address and location

Street addressMtonjeni A/A,bengu,lady Frere,5410
Postal addressPrivate Bag X1164, Lady Frere, 5410
Suburb / areaBengu A/A
TownLady Frere
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtChris Hani West
MunicipalityEmalahleni Local Municipality
Former departmentTranskei

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Tafeni Junior Secondary School

Is Tafeni Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Tafeni Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.

Does Tafeni 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 Tafeni Junior Secondary School?

68 learners and 3 educators (about 22.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 61% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Tafeni Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 200600815.

Where is Tafeni Junior Secondary School?

Mtonjeni A/A,bengu,lady Frere,5410. It is in Bengu A/A, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 082 347 2675.

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