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Debera Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Debera Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Engcobo. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Engcobo, Debera Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

276
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Debera Junior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Debera Junior Secondary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Debera Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Debera Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Debera Junior Secondary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Debera Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Debera Junior Secondary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Debera Junior Secondary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Debera Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Debera Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Debera Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Debera Junior Secondary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Debera Junior Secondary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Debera Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Debera Junior Secondary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Debera Junior Secondary School's 276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Debera Junior Secondary School; 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 Debera Junior Secondary School for 2027

Debera 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
Debera Admin Area, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P.o. Box 74199, Ngcobo, 5050,
Telephone
062 769 1089
EMIS number
200400115

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Debera 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 Debera Junior Secondary School directly, on 062 769 1089, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Debera 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 Debera Junior Secondary School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Debera 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 Engcobo besides Debera Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Debera Junior Secondary School?
Debera Junior Secondary School reported 276 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Debera Junior Secondary School?
No. Debera 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 Debera Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Debera Junior Secondary School.
Is Debera Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Debera Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Debera Junior Secondary School?
You can call 062 769 1089. It is located at Debera Admin Area, Ngcobo, 5050.
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