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Centuli Junior Secondary School

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

Welcome to Centuli Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Umtata, Mthatha. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Centuli Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Centuli Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Umtata, Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

165
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Centuli Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Centuli Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Centuli Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Centuli Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Centuli Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Centuli Junior Secondary School's 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Centuli Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Centuli Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Centuli Junior Secondary School's 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Centuli Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Centuli Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Centuli Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 165, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Centuli Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Centuli Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Centuli Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Centuli Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Centuli Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Centuli Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Centuli Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Centuli Junior Secondary School's 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Centuli Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Centuli Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Centuli Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 165, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Centuli Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Centuli Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Centuli Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Centuli Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 165; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Centuli 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 Centuli Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Centuli 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
Centuli A/A, Upper Centuli, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P.o. Box 129, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
063 116 5508
EMIS number
200400074
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Centuli 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 Centuli Junior Secondary School directly, on 063 116 5508, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Centuli 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 Centuli Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Centuli 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 Centuli 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 Centuli Junior Secondary School?
Centuli Junior Secondary School reported 165 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 Centuli Junior Secondary School?
No. Centuli Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Centuli Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Centuli Junior Secondary School.
Is Centuli Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Centuli Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Centuli Junior Secondary School?
You can call 063 116 5508. It is located at Centuli A/A, Upper Centuli, Mthatha, 5099.
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