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Bucula Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Ngqeleni, Libode, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Bucula Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Ngqeleni, Libode. 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 Bucula Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ngqeleni, Libode, Bucula Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

318
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Bucula 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 Bucula Junior Secondary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Bucula Junior Secondary School's 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula 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 Bucula Junior Secondary School's 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bucula Junior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bucula Junior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula 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 Bucula Junior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Libode

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

  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bucula Junior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bekizulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Bucula Junior Secondary School's 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sandi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,369 learners against Bucula Junior Secondary School's 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Patrick's Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bucula Junior Secondary School, 1,297 compared with 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehushe Commercial School teaches considerably more learners than Bucula Junior Secondary School, 1,294 compared with 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Bucula Junior Secondary School for 2027

Bucula 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
Lucingweni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
P.o.box 335, Libode, 5160
Telephone
083 674 5983
EMIS number
200400051

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bucula 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 Bucula Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 674 5983, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bucula 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 Bucula Junior Secondary School the best school in Libode?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bucula 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 Libode besides Bucula Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Libode, including Victor Poto Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bucula Junior Secondary School?
Bucula Junior Secondary School reported 318 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Bucula Junior Secondary School?
No. Bucula 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 Bucula Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bucula Junior Secondary School.
Is Bucula Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bucula Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bucula Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 674 5983. It is located at Lucingweni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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