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Bowden Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Queenstown, Bowden Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Bowden Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bowden Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Queenstown. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

87
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bowden Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 West district

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

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Bowden Junior Secondary School's 87; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bowden Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Bowden Junior Secondary School's 87; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bowden Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Bowden Junior Secondary School's 87; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Bowden Junior Secondary School's 87; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Bowden Junior Secondary School, 1,267 compared with 87; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bowden Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bowden Junior Secondary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Bowden Junior Secondary School's 87; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bowden Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Bowden Junior Secondary School's 87; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bowden Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Bowden Junior Secondary School's 87; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Bowden Junior Secondary School, 1,267 compared with 87; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bowden Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Bowden Junior Secondary School's 87; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bowden Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bowden 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 Bowden Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bowden 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
Qoqodala Admin Area, Lady Frere, 5320
Postal
Po Box 162, Queenstown, Queenstown, 5320
Telephone
065 746 7560
EMIS number
200600064

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bowden 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 Bowden Junior Secondary School directly, on 065 746 7560, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bowden 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 Bowden Junior Secondary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bowden 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 Queenstown besides Bowden Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Bowden Junior Secondary School?
Bowden Junior Secondary School reported 87 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Bowden Junior Secondary School?
No. Bowden Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bowden Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bowden Junior Secondary School.
Is Bowden Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bowden Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bowden Junior Secondary School?
You can call 065 746 7560. It is located at Qoqodala Admin Area, Lady Frere, 5320.
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