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Gcibala Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Gcibala Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Tsomo. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

49
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gcibala 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

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Gcibala Junior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcibala Junior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcibala Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Gcibala Junior Secondary School's 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcibala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcibala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Gcibala Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcibala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcibala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcibala Junior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcibala Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcibala Junior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcibala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcibala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

Zooming into Tsomo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gcibala Junior Secondary School.

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcibala Junior Secondary School, 833 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcibala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcibala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Gcibala Junior Secondary School's 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcibala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcibala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcibala Junior Secondary School, 707 compared with 49; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcibala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcibala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcibala Junior Secondary School, 676 compared with 49, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 583 learners against Gcibala Junior Secondary School's 49, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Gcibala Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Gcibala 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
Mdunjeni Location, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
Gcibala, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
073 495 0693
EMIS number
200300771

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gcibala 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 Gcibala Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 495 0693, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gcibala 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 Gcibala Junior Secondary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gcibala 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 Tsomo besides Gcibala Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gcibala Junior Secondary School?
Gcibala Junior Secondary School reported 49 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Gcibala Junior Secondary School?
No. Gcibala 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 Gcibala Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gcibala Junior Secondary School.
Is Gcibala Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gcibala Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gcibala Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 495 0693. It is located at Mdunjeni Location, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400.
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