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Era Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Palmietfontein, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

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

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

Era Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Palmietfontein, Sterkspruit. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

49
Learners
1
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Era 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

Joe Gqabi district

5 other schools in Joe Gqabi district, for comparison against Era Junior Secondary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Era Junior Secondary School's 49; is a public primary school, a different phase than Era Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Era Junior Secondary School's 49; is a public primary school, a different phase than Era Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Era Junior Secondary School, 1,666 compared with 49, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Era Junior Secondary School, 1,497 compared with 49, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Era Junior Secondary School, 1,490 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Era Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Sterkspruit

Zooming into Sterkspruit, here are 5 other schools to compare against Era Junior Secondary School.

  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Era Junior Secondary School, 1,666 compared with 49, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Era Junior Secondary School, 1,497 compared with 49, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Era Junior Secondary School, 1,490 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Era Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thaba Lesoba Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,217 learners against Era Junior Secondary School's 49, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • St Teresa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Era Junior Secondary School, 1,174 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Era Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Era Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Era Junior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Era Village, Sterkspruit, Sterkspruit, 9762
Postal
Private Bag X01, Palmietfontein, 9767
Telephone
073 961 0817
EMIS number
200600183

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Era 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 Era Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 961 0817, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Era 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 Era Junior Secondary School the best school in Sterkspruit?
No matric pass rate is on record for Era 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 Sterkspruit besides Era Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sterkspruit, including Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Era Junior Secondary School?
Era Junior Secondary School reported 49 learners and 1 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 49 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 Era Junior Secondary School?
No. Era 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 Era Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Era Junior Secondary School.
Is Era Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Era Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Era Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 961 0817. It is located at Era Village, Sterkspruit, Sterkspruit, 9762.
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