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Gangatha Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

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

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Gangatha Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Willowvale, Idutywa. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

95
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gangatha Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Gangatha Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Gangatha Junior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 95; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gangatha Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Gangatha Junior Secondary School's 95, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Gangatha Junior Secondary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gangatha Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gangatha Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Gangatha Junior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gangatha Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gangatha Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gangatha Junior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gangatha Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gangatha Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Idutywa

Zooming into Idutywa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gangatha Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Gangatha Junior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 95; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gangatha Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Gangatha Junior Secondary School's 95, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Gangatha Junior Secondary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gangatha Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gangatha Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gangatha Junior Secondary School, 1,073 compared with 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gangatha Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gangatha Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 889 learners against Gangatha Junior Secondary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gangatha Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gangatha 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 Gangatha Junior Secondary School for 2027

Gangatha 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
Ntlabane Agricultural Authority, Willowvale, 5000
Postal
P O Box 32, Willowvale, 5040
Telephone
078 153 1321
EMIS number
200300104

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gangatha 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 Gangatha Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 153 1321, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gangatha 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 Gangatha Junior Secondary School the best school in Idutywa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gangatha 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 Idutywa besides Gangatha Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Mida School.
How big are the classes at Gangatha Junior Secondary School?
Gangatha Junior Secondary School reported 95 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Gangatha Junior Secondary School?
No. Gangatha 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 Gangatha Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gangatha Junior Secondary School.
Is Gangatha Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gangatha Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gangatha Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 153 1321. It is located at Ntlabane Agricultural Authority, Willowvale, 5000.
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