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Gcingca Junior Secondary School

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

Gcingca Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Tsomo. 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 Gcingca Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tsomo, Gcingca Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

67
Learners
4
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Gcingca Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Gcingca Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Gcingca Junior Secondary School's 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcingca Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcingca Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcingca Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcingca Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Gcingca Junior Secondary School's 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcingca Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcingca Junior Secondary 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 Gcingca Junior Secondary School's 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcingca Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Gcingca Junior Secondary School's 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcingca Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcingca Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

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

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 833 learners against Gcingca Junior Secondary School's 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcingca Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcingca Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcingca Junior Secondary School, 772 compared with 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcingca Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcingca Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 707 learners against Gcingca Junior Secondary School's 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcingca Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcingca Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 676 learners against Gcingca Junior Secondary School's 67, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy teaches considerably more learners than Gcingca Junior Secondary School, 583 compared with 67, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Gcingca Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Gcingca 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
Mkwinti Area, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 139, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
083 347 1622
EMIS number
200300108

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gcingca 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 Gcingca Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 347 1622, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gcingca 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 Gcingca Junior Secondary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gcingca 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 Gcingca 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 Gcingca Junior Secondary School?
Gcingca Junior Secondary School reported 67 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Gcingca Junior Secondary School?
No. Gcingca Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gcingca Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gcingca Junior Secondary School.
Is Gcingca Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gcingca Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gcingca Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 347 1622. It is located at Mkwinti Area, Tsomo, 5400.
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