Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lady Frere, Queenstown, Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

210

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 210; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 210; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 210; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
John Noah High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,203 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Buffalo Thorns 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: Upper Vaalbank, Lady Frere, 5320
Postal: Sifonondile Sss, Cala, Town, 5050
Telephone: 071 615 7033
EMIS number: 200600074

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Buffalo Thorns 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 Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School directly, on 071 615 7033, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Buffalo Thorns 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 Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School the best school in Queenstown?

No matric pass rate is on record for Buffalo Thorns 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 Buffalo Thorns 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 Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School?

Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School reported 210 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School?

No. Buffalo Thorns 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 Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School's matric results like?

No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School.

Is Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School?

You can call 071 615 7033. It is located at Upper Vaalbank, Lady Frere, 5320.

Chris Hani West district

Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 210; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 210; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 210; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
John Noah High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School, 1,203 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Thorns Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.