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Balasi Junior Secondary School

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

Balasi Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Qumbu. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Qumbu, Balasi Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

103
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Balasi Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Balasi Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Balasi Junior Secondary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balasi Junior Secondary School, 2,116 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Balasi Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Balasi Junior Secondary School's 103, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Balasi Junior Secondary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

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

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balasi Junior Secondary School, 1,690 compared with 103, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,468 learners against Balasi Junior Secondary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Balasi Junior Secondary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,294 learners against Balasi Junior Secondary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Balasi Junior Secondary School, 994 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Balasi Junior Secondary School for 2027

Balasi 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
Balasi Location, P.o Box 197, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
P.o Box 197, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
078 987 7060
EMIS number
200400011

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Balasi 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 Balasi Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 987 7060, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Balasi Junior 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Balasi Junior Secondary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Balasi 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 Qumbu besides Balasi Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Balasi Junior Secondary School?
Balasi Junior Secondary School reported 103 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Balasi Junior Secondary School?
No. Balasi Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Balasi Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Balasi Junior Secondary School.
Is Balasi Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Balasi Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Balasi Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 987 7060. It is located at Balasi Location, P.o Box 197, Qumbu, 5180.
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