Driefontein Junior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Harry Gwala district, Driefontein Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

128

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Driefontein Junior Secondary School's 128; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driefontein Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Driefontein Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Driefontein Junior Secondary School's 128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Driefontein Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Driefontein Junior Secondary School's 128, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Driefontein Junior Secondary School, 1,499 compared with 128; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driefontein Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Driefontein Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Driefontein Junior Secondary School's 128; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Driefontein Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Umzimkhulu, 3297
Postal: P.o.box 537, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Telephone: 083 340 8113
Email: driefontein-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number: 500424427

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Driefontein 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 Driefontein Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 340 8113 or by email at DRIEFONTEIN-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Driefontein 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 Driefontein Junior Secondary School the best school in Harry Gwala?

No matric pass rate is on record for Driefontein 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 Harry Gwala besides Driefontein Junior Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.

How big are the classes at Driefontein Junior Secondary School?

Driefontein Junior Secondary School reported 128 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Driefontein Junior Secondary School?

No. Driefontein 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 Driefontein Junior Secondary School's matric results like?

No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Driefontein Junior Secondary School.

Is Driefontein Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Driefontein Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Driefontein Junior Secondary School?

You can call 083 340 8113 or email DRIEFONTEIN-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Umzimkhulu, 3297.