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Bafazi Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Elliotdale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

In Elliotdale, Bafazi Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Bafazi Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bafazi Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Elliotdale. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

381
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bafazi 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

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Bafazi Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Bafazi Junior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 381; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafazi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Bafazi Junior Secondary School's 381, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Bafazi Junior Secondary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafazi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafazi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Bafazi Junior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafazi Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafazi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bafazi Junior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafazi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafazi 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School.

  • Gwebityala Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Bafazi Junior Secondary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafazi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafazi 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafazi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafazi 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafazi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafazi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jalamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bafazi Junior Secondary School, 831 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafazi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafazi 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School's 381, 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bafazi Junior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bafazi A/A, Elliotdale, 5070
Postal
Private Bag X549, Mqanduli, 5070
Telephone
073 887 6150
EMIS number
200400009

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bafazi 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 887 6150, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bafazi 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School the best school in Elliotdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bafazi 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 Bafazi 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School?
Bafazi Junior Secondary School reported 381 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School?
No. Bafazi 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 Bafazi Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bafazi Junior Secondary School.
Is Bafazi Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bafazi Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bafazi Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 887 6150. It is located at Bafazi A/A, Elliotdale, 5070.
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