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Gem Junior Secondary School

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

Gem Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Idutywa. 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 Gem Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Idutywa, Gem Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

90
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gem Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole East district

5 other schools in Amathole East district, for comparison against Gem Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Gem Junior Secondary School's 90; 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 Gem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gem Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 90, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gem Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 90; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Gem Junior Secondary School's 90; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gem Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Gem Junior Secondary School's 90; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Idutywa

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

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Gem Junior Secondary School's 90; 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 Gem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gem Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 90, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gem Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 90; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,073 learners against Gem Junior Secondary School's 90; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gem Junior Secondary School, 889 compared with 90; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gem 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gem Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Gem 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
Chizele A/A, Idutywa, 5000
Postal
Wofa, Idutywa, 5000
Telephone
083 940 9872
EMIS number
200300109

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gem 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 Gem Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 940 9872, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gem 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 Gem Junior Secondary School the best school in Idutywa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gem 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 Gem Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Mida School.
How big are the classes at Gem Junior Secondary School?
Gem Junior Secondary School reported 90 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Gem Junior Secondary School?
No. Gem Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gem Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gem Junior Secondary School.
Is Gem Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gem Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gem Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 940 9872. It is located at Chizele A/A, Idutywa, 5000.
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