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Chief Funwako Secondary School

Public secondary school · Emjindini Trust, Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Chief Funwako Secondary School is a public secondary school in Emjindini Trust, Barberton. Around 964 learners are enrolled here.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Chief Funwako Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Emjindini Trust, Barberton, Chief Funwako Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

964
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chief Funwako Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Chief Funwako Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Chief Funwako Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief Funwako Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 964; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Funwako Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Chief Funwako Secondary School's 964; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Funwako Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Chief Funwako Secondary School's 964; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief Funwako Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief Funwako Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 964; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief Funwako Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief Funwako Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 964; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Funwako Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Barberton

And within Barberton itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kamhola Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chief Funwako Secondary School, 1,352 compared with 964; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Funwako Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ekucathuzeni Primary School is a similar size to Chief Funwako Secondary School, with 1,146 learners against 964; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief Funwako Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Barberton is a similar size to Chief Funwako Secondary School, with 1,134 learners against 964; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief Funwako Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ngwane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Chief Funwako Secondary School, at 1,111 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief Funwako Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mountain View School is a similar size to Chief Funwako Secondary School, with 994 learners against 964; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chief Funwako Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 516 , Mangozeni Section , Barberton, 1300
Postal
Po Box 1234 Barberton Barberton 1300
EMIS number
800034505
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chief Funwako Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Chief Funwako Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Chief Funwako Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Chief Funwako Secondary School the best school in Barberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chief Funwako Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Barberton besides Chief Funwako Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Barberton, including Kamhola Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Chief Funwako Secondary School?
Chief Funwako Secondary School reported 964 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Chief Funwako Secondary School?
Yes, Chief Funwako Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Chief Funwako Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Chief Funwako Secondary School.
Is Chief Funwako Secondary School a public or private school?
Chief Funwako Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chief Funwako Secondary School?
It is located at Stand No 516 , Mangozeni Section , Barberton, 1300.
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