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Gqoboza Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Cofimvaba, Gqoboza Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gqoboza Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gqoboza Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Cofimvaba. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

96
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gqoboza 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 East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Gqoboza Junior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Gqoboza Junior Secondary School's 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqoboza Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqoboza Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqoboza Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

Zooming into Cofimvaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gqoboza Junior Secondary School.

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqoboza Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 955 learners against Gqoboza Junior Secondary School's 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqoboza Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School, 887 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqoboza Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School, 684 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqoboza Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School, 618 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqoboza Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Gqoboza Junior Secondary School for 2027

Gqoboza 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
Lower Sabalele, Cofimvaba, 5380
Postal
P O Box 406, Cofimvaba, 5380
Telephone
071 897 9964
EMIS number
200600225

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gqoboza 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 Gqoboza Junior Secondary School directly, on 071 897 9964, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gqoboza 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 Gqoboza Junior Secondary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gqoboza 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 Cofimvaba besides Gqoboza Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Gqoboza Junior Secondary School?
Gqoboza Junior Secondary School reported 96 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Gqoboza Junior Secondary School?
No. Gqoboza 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 Gqoboza Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gqoboza Junior Secondary School.
Is Gqoboza Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gqoboza Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gqoboza Junior Secondary School?
You can call 071 897 9964. It is located at Lower Sabalele, Cofimvaba, 5380.
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