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Bavuma Junior Secondary School

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

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

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

Bavuma Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Qumbu. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

78
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bavuma Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 Bavuma Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bavuma Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavuma Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavuma 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 Bavuma Junior Secondary School's 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavuma Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavuma 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 Bavuma Junior Secondary School's 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavuma Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavuma Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Bavuma Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 78, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Bavuma Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavuma Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavuma Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bavuma Junior Secondary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Bavuma Junior Secondary School's 78, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bavuma Junior Secondary School, 1,468 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavuma Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavuma Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bavuma Junior Secondary School, 1,332 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavuma Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavuma Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bavuma Junior Secondary School, 1,294 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavuma Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavuma Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Bavuma Junior Secondary School's 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavuma Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavuma Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Bavuma Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Bavuma Junior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ntaboduli Loc, Qotira A/A, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
P.o. Box 591, Qotira, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
073 382 7459
EMIS number
200400020
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bavuma 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 Bavuma Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 382 7459, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bavuma 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 Bavuma Junior Secondary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bavuma 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 Bavuma 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 Bavuma Junior Secondary School?
Bavuma Junior Secondary School reported 78 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Bavuma Junior Secondary School?
No. Bavuma 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 Bavuma Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bavuma Junior Secondary School.
Is Bavuma Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bavuma Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bavuma Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 382 7459. It is located at Ntaboduli Loc, Qotira A/A, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180.
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