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Bacela Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Mqanduli, Elliotdale, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bacela Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Mqanduli, Elliotdale. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bacela Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bacela Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Mqanduli, Elliotdale. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

196
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bacela Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Bacela Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bacela Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bacela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bacela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Bacela Junior Secondary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bacela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bacela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Bacela Junior Secondary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bacela Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bacela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Bacela Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 196, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Bacela Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bacela Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bacela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliotdale

Zooming into Elliotdale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bacela Junior Secondary School.

  • Gwebityala Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Bacela Junior Secondary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bacela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bacela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganizulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,022 learners against Bacela Junior Secondary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bacela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bacela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elliotdale Technical Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 912 learners against Bacela Junior Secondary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bacela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bacela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jalamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bacela Junior Secondary School, 831 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bacela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bacela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 764 learners against Bacela Junior Secondary School's 196, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bacela Junior Secondary School for 2027

Bacela Junior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kwenxura A/A, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P.o. Box 3, Elliotdale, Mqanduli, 5099
Telephone
073 159 5079
EMIS number
200400008

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bacela Junior Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bacela Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 159 5079, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bacela Junior Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bacela Junior Secondary School the best school in Elliotdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bacela Junior 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 Elliotdale besides Bacela Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliotdale, including Gwebityala Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bacela Junior Secondary School?
Bacela Junior Secondary School reported 196 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Bacela Junior Secondary School?
No. Bacela Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bacela Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bacela Junior Secondary School.
Is Bacela Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bacela Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bacela Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 159 5079. It is located at Kwenxura A/A, Mqanduli, 5080.
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