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Candu Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

In Idutywa, Candu 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 Candu Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Candu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Idutywa. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

65
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Candu 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

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Candu Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Candu Junior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 65; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Candu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Candu Junior Secondary School's 65, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Candu Junior Secondary School's 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Candu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Candu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Candu Junior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Candu Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Candu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Candu Junior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Candu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Candu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Idutywa

Zooming into Idutywa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Candu Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Candu Junior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 65; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Candu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Candu Junior Secondary School's 65, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Candu Junior Secondary School's 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Candu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Candu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Candu Junior Secondary School, 1,073 compared with 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Candu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Candu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 889 learners against Candu Junior Secondary School's 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Candu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Candu 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 Candu Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Candu Junior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Candu A/A, Idutywa, 5000
Postal
P O Box 99, Idutywa, 5000
Telephone
076 724 2503
EMIS number
200300837

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Candu 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 Candu Junior Secondary School directly, on 076 724 2503, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Candu 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 Candu Junior Secondary School the best school in Idutywa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Candu 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 Idutywa besides Candu Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Mida School.
How big are the classes at Candu Junior Secondary School?
Candu Junior Secondary School reported 65 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Candu Junior Secondary School?
No. Candu 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 Candu Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Candu Junior Secondary School.
Is Candu Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Candu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Candu Junior Secondary School?
You can call 076 724 2503. It is located at Candu A/A, Idutywa, 5000.
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