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Dobe Junior Secondary School

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

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

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

137
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dobe 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

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Dobe Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dobe Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dobe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dobe 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 Dobe Junior Secondary School's 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dobe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dobe 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 Dobe Junior Secondary School's 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dobe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dobe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Dobe Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 137, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Dobe Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dobe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dobe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mqanduli

Zooming into Mqanduli, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dobe Junior Secondary School.

  • Dudumayo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,336 learners against Dobe Junior Secondary School's 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dobe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 76.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dobe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,318 learners against Dobe Junior Secondary School's 137, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tyelinzima High School teaches considerably more learners than Dobe Junior Secondary School, 1,142 compared with 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dobe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dobe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dobe Junior Secondary School, 1,126 compared with 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dobe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dobe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,021 learners against Dobe Junior Secondary School's 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dobe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 63.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dobe 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 Dobe Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Dobe 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
Hlabatshane Admin Area, Dobe Location, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P.o.box 355, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Telephone
047 878 6785
EMIS number
200401253

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dobe 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 Dobe Junior Secondary School directly, on 047 878 6785, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dobe 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 Dobe Junior Secondary School the best school in Mqanduli?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dobe 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 Mqanduli besides Dobe Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mqanduli, including Dudumayo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dobe Junior Secondary School?
Dobe Junior Secondary School reported 137 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Dobe Junior Secondary School?
No. Dobe 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 Dobe Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Dobe Junior Secondary School.
Is Dobe Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Dobe Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dobe Junior Secondary School?
You can call 047 878 6785. It is located at Hlabatshane Admin Area, Dobe Location, Mqanduli, 5080.
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