Gladys King Junior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Gladys King Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gladys King Junior Secondary School is a private combined school in Northcrest, Mthatha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

311

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Gladys King Junior Secondary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Gladys King Junior Secondary School's 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Gladys King Junior Secondary School's 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 311, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Gladys King Junior Secondary School.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Gladys King Junior Secondary School's 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 311, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Gladys King Junior Secondary School.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 311; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 29 Sakwe Street, Northcrest, Mthatha, 5099
Postal: P.o. Box 419, Northcrest, Mthatha, 5099,
Telephone: 047 543 5051
EMIS number: 200401395

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Gladys King 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 Gladys King Junior Secondary School directly, on 047 543 5051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Gladys King 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 Gladys King Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?

No matric pass rate is on record for Gladys King Junior Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.

How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Gladys King Junior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Gladys King Junior Secondary School?

Gladys King Junior Secondary School reported 311 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Gladys King Junior Secondary School?

Yes. As a private school, Gladys King Junior Secondary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Gladys King Junior Secondary School's matric results like?

No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gladys King Junior Secondary School.

Is Gladys King Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Gladys King Junior Secondary School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Gladys King Junior Secondary School?

You can call 047 543 5051. It is located at 29 Sakwe Street, Northcrest, Mthatha, 5099.

Or Tambo Inland district

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Gladys King Junior Secondary School's 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Gladys King Junior Secondary School's 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 311, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Gladys King Junior Secondary School.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Gladys King Junior Secondary School's 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 311, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Gladys King Junior Secondary School.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 311; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Gladys King Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 311; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gladys King Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.