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Buto Junior Secondary School

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

Buto Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Port St Johns. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Port St Johns, Buto Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

439
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Buto Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Buto Junior Secondary School's 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buto 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 Buto Junior Secondary School's 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buto Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buto Junior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buto Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buto Junior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buto 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 Buto Junior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buto 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 Buto Junior Secondary School, 983 compared with 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 72.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buto 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 Buto Junior Secondary School's 439, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 879 learners against Buto Junior Secondary School's 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buto 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 Buto Junior Secondary School's 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 67.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buto 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 Buto Junior Secondary School, 782 compared with 439, 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 Buto Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Buto 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
Portst Jons , Port St Johns, 5120
Postal
P.o.tombo, Port St Johns, Port St Johns, 5121
EMIS number
200400059
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buto Junior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Buto 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 Buto 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 Buto Junior Secondary School the best school in Port St Johns?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buto 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 Buto 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 Buto Junior Secondary School?
Buto Junior Secondary School reported 439 learners and 15 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 Buto Junior Secondary School?
No. Buto 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 Buto Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Buto Junior Secondary School.
Is Buto Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Buto Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buto Junior Secondary School?
It is located at Portst Jons , Port St Johns, 5120.
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