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Darabe Junior Secondary School

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

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

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

Located in Mqanduli, Mthatha, Darabe Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

262
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Darabe Junior Secondary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darabe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darabe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Darabe Junior Secondary School, 2,116 compared with 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darabe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darabe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Darabe Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darabe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darabe 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School's 262, 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darabe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darabe 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darabe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darabe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Darabe Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darabe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darabe 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School's 262, 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darabe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darabe 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School's 262; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darabe 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Darabe 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
Darabe A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P O Box 92, Elliotdale, Elliotdale, 5070
Telephone
083 398 8289
EMIS number
200400114

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Darabe 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 398 8289, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Darabe 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Darabe 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 Darabe 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School?
Darabe Junior Secondary School reported 262 learners and 11 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School?
No. Darabe 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 Darabe Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Darabe Junior Secondary School.
Is Darabe Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Darabe Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Darabe Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 398 8289. It is located at Darabe A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080.
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