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Gando Full Service School

Public combined school, full service school specialisation · Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Gando Full Service School is a public combined school based in Cofimvaba. 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 Gando Full Service School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Cofimvaba, Gando Full Service School operates as a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

331
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gando Full Service 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 Gando Full Service School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Gando Full Service School's 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gando Full Service School, 1,513 compared with 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gando Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Gando Full Service School's 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gando Full Service 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 Gando Full Service School's 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Gando Full Service School's 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gando Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

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

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Gando Full Service School's 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gando Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gando Full Service School, 955 compared with 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gando Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Gando Full Service School's 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gando Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 684 learners against Gando Full Service School's 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gando Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 618 learners against Gando Full Service School's 331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gando Full Service School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Gando Full Service School for 2027

Gando Full Service 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
Maya A/A, Qamata , Qamata, 5327
Postal
P O Box 15, Qamata, 5327
Telephone
083 959 5642
EMIS number
200601051

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gando Full Service 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 Gando Full Service School directly, on 083 959 5642, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gando Full Service 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 Gando Full Service School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gando Full Service 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 Cofimvaba besides Gando Full Service School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Gando Full Service School?
Gando Full Service School reported 331 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Gando Full Service School?
No. Gando Full Service School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gando Full Service School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gando Full Service School.
Is Gando Full Service School a public or private school?
Gando Full Service School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gando Full Service School?
You can call 083 959 5642. It is located at Maya A/A, Qamata , Qamata, 5327.
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