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Bongweni Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Port St Johns, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Bongweni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Port St Johns. 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 Bongweni Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Port St Johns, Bongweni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

154
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Coastal district with Bongweni Junior Secondary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Bongweni Junior Secondary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongweni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongweni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Bongweni Junior Secondary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongweni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongweni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongweni Junior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongweni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongweni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongweni Junior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongweni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongweni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongweni Junior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongweni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongweni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Port St Johns

And within Port St Johns itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Sobaba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongweni Junior Secondary School, 983 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongweni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 72.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongweni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Roman Catholic Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 896 learners against Bongweni Junior Secondary School's 154, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 879 learners against Bongweni Junior Secondary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongweni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongweni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majali Technical Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 819 learners against Bongweni Junior Secondary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongweni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 67.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongweni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Port St Johns Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongweni Junior Secondary School, 782 compared with 154, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Bongweni Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bongweni 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
Qandu A/A, Port St Johns, 5120
Postal
Private Bag X1034, Port St Johns, 5120
Telephone
078 404 9735
EMIS number
200400047

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bongweni 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 Bongweni Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 404 9735, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bongweni 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 Bongweni Junior Secondary School the best school in Port St Johns?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bongweni 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 Port St Johns besides Bongweni Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port St Johns, including Sobaba Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bongweni Junior Secondary School?
Bongweni Junior Secondary School reported 154 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Bongweni Junior Secondary School?
No. Bongweni 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 Bongweni Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bongweni Junior Secondary School.
Is Bongweni Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bongweni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bongweni Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 404 9735. It is located at Qandu A/A, Port St Johns, 5120.
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