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Gobidolo Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Mqanduli, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Gobidolo Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Mqanduli. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Gobidolo Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Mqanduli. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

210
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gobidolo Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Gobidolo Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobidolo 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 Gobidolo Junior Secondary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobidolo 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 Gobidolo Junior Secondary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobidolo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 210, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobidolo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mqanduli

Zooming into Mqanduli, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gobidolo Junior Secondary School.

  • Dudumayo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,336 learners against Gobidolo Junior Secondary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 76.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobidolo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,318 learners against Gobidolo Junior Secondary School's 210, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tyelinzima High School teaches considerably more learners than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School, 1,142 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobidolo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School, 1,126 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobidolo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,021 learners against Gobidolo Junior Secondary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobidolo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 63.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobidolo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Gobidolo Junior Secondary School for 2027

Gobidolo Junior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 580
Postal
P.o. Box 521 Nenga Rivrer, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080,
Telephone
073 183 3261
EMIS number
200400209

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gobidolo 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 Gobidolo Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 183 3261, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gobidolo 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 Gobidolo Junior Secondary School the best school in Mqanduli?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gobidolo 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 Mqanduli besides Gobidolo Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mqanduli, including Dudumayo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gobidolo Junior Secondary School?
Gobidolo Junior Secondary School reported 210 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Gobidolo Junior Secondary School?
No. Gobidolo 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 Gobidolo Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gobidolo Junior Secondary School.
Is Gobidolo Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gobidolo Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gobidolo Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 183 3261. It is located at Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 580.
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