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Bolana Junior Secondary School

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

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

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

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

58
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

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

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Bolana Junior Secondary School's 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolana Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Bolana Junior Secondary School's 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Bolana Junior Secondary School's 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Bolana Junior Secondary School's 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

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

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Bolana Junior Secondary School's 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolana Junior Secondary School, 955 compared with 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Bolana Junior Secondary School's 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 684 learners against Bolana Junior Secondary School's 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 618 learners against Bolana Junior Secondary School's 58; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolana Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Bolana Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bolana 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
Bolana A/A, Cofimvaba, 5403
Postal
P.o.box 9 Cofimvaba, 5380
EMIS number
200300026
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bolana Junior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bolana Junior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Bolana 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 Bolana Junior Secondary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bolana 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 Bolana Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Bolana Junior Secondary School?
Bolana Junior Secondary School reported 58 learners and 4 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 Bolana Junior Secondary School?
No. Bolana 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 Bolana Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bolana Junior Secondary School.
Is Bolana Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bolana Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bolana Junior Secondary School?
It is located at Bolana A/A, Cofimvaba, 5403.
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