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Gqira Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Gqira Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Ngqeleni. 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 Gqira Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gqira Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Ngqeleni. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

224
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gqira Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 Coastal district

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

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqira Junior Secondary School, 1,788 compared with 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqira Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqira Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqira Junior Secondary School, 1,734 compared with 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqira Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqira Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Gqira Junior Secondary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqira Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqira Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Gqira Junior Secondary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqira Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqira Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Gqira Junior Secondary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqira Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqira Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngqeleni

Zooming into Ngqeleni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gqira Junior Secondary School.

  • Nogemane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,633 learners against Gqira Junior Secondary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqira Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqira Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gxaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Gqira Junior Secondary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqira Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqira Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalibunga Comprehensive High School teaches considerably more learners than Gqira Junior Secondary School, 1,380 compared with 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqira Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqira Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,261 learners against Gqira Junior Secondary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqira Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqira Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntapane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqira Junior Secondary School, 1,035 compared with 224, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Gqira Junior Secondary School for 2027

Gqira 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
Mabomvini Location, Malungeni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
Po Box 289, Ngqeleni, 5140
Telephone
083 335 7027
EMIS number
200401250

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gqira 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 Gqira Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 335 7027, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gqira 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 Gqira Junior Secondary School the best school in Ngqeleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gqira 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 Ngqeleni besides Gqira Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngqeleni, including Nogemane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gqira Junior Secondary School?
Gqira Junior Secondary School reported 224 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Gqira Junior Secondary School?
No. Gqira 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 Gqira Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gqira Junior Secondary School.
Is Gqira Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gqira Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gqira Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 335 7027. It is located at Mabomvini Location, Malungeni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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