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Bengu Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Tsomo, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bengu Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Tsomo, Cofimvaba. 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 Bengu Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bengu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Tsomo, Cofimvaba. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

27
Learners
4
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bengu Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Bengu Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Junior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Bengu Junior Secondary School's 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bengu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bengu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Junior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Junior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bengu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

Zooming into Cofimvaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bengu Junior Secondary School.

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bengu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 955 learners against Bengu Junior Secondary School's 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bengu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Junior Secondary School, 887 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bengu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Junior Secondary School, 684 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bengu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Junior Secondary School, 618 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bengu Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Bengu Junior Secondary School for 2027

Bengu 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
Mbhongiseni Location, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P.o. Box 68, Cofimvaba, Tsomo, 5400,
Telephone
071 472 6370
EMIS number
200300020
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bengu 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 Bengu Junior Secondary School directly, on 071 472 6370, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bengu 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 Bengu Junior Secondary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bengu 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 Cofimvaba besides Bengu Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Bengu Junior Secondary School?
Bengu Junior Secondary School reported 27 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Bengu Junior Secondary School?
No. Bengu Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bengu Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bengu Junior Secondary School.
Is Bengu Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bengu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bengu Junior Secondary School?
You can call 071 472 6370. It is located at Mbhongiseni Location, Tsomo, 5400.
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