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Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Samaria circuit)

Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Umzimkulu. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Umzimkulu, Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

163
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School's 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School's 163; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School's 163, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School, 1,499 compared with 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School's 163; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Umzimkhulu, 3297
Postal
Private Bag X579, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Telephone
076 708 0227
Email
gcwentsa579@gmail.com
EMIS number
500425352

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gcwentsa 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 Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School directly, on 076 708 0227 or by email at gcwentsa579@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gcwentsa 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 Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gcwentsa 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 Harry Gwala besides Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School?
Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School reported 163 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School?
No. Gcwentsa 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 Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School.
Is Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gcwentsa Junior Secondary School?
You can call 076 708 0227 or email gcwentsa579@gmail.com. It is located at Umzimkhulu, 3297.