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Gqebenya Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

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

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Gqebenya Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Queenstown. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

212
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gqebenya 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

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School's 212; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqebenya Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School's 212; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqebenya Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School, 1,267 compared with 212; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqebenya Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School's 212; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqebenya Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School's 212; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqebenya Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School, 1,267 compared with 212; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqebenya Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Gqebenya Junior Secondary School's 212; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqebenya Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqebenya 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 Gqebenya Junior Secondary School for 2027

Gqebenya 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
Gqebenya A/A, Lady Frere, Queenstown, 5330
Postal
Po Box 831, Queenstown, Queenstown, 5320
Telephone
083 470 2465
EMIS number
200600224

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gqebenya 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 Gqebenya Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 470 2465, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gqebenya 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 Gqebenya Junior Secondary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gqebenya 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 Queenstown besides Gqebenya Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Gqebenya Junior Secondary School?
Gqebenya Junior Secondary School reported 212 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Gqebenya Junior Secondary School?
No. Gqebenya 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 Gqebenya Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gqebenya Junior Secondary School.
Is Gqebenya Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gqebenya Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gqebenya Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 470 2465. It is located at Gqebenya A/A, Lady Frere, Queenstown, 5330.
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