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Caba Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Caba Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Umtata, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Caba Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Umtata, Mthatha, Caba Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

168
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Caba Junior Secondary School's 168; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caba Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caba Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caba Junior Secondary School, 2,116 compared with 168; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caba Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caba Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Caba Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 168; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caba Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caba Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Caba Junior Secondary School's 168, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Caba Junior Secondary School's 168; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caba Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caba Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Caba Junior Secondary School's 168; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caba Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caba Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Caba Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 168; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caba Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caba Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Caba Junior Secondary School's 168, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Caba Junior Secondary School's 168; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caba Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caba Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Caba Junior Secondary School's 168; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caba 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 Caba Junior Secondary School for 2027

Caba 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
Ngquqa A/A, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P.o Box 726 Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
073 310 5051
EMIS number
200400064
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Caba 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 Caba Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 310 5051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Caba 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 Caba Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Caba 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 Mthatha besides Caba Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Caba Junior Secondary School?
Caba Junior Secondary School reported 168 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Caba Junior Secondary School?
No. Caba 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 Caba Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Caba Junior Secondary School.
Is Caba Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Caba Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Caba Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 310 5051. It is located at Ngquqa A/A, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099.
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