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Gqubeni Junior Secondary School

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

Gqubeni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Mqanduli. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Gqubeni Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mqanduli, Gqubeni Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

372
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gqubeni Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Gqubeni Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Gqubeni Junior Secondary School's 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqubeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School, 2,116 compared with 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqubeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqubeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Gqubeni Junior Secondary School's 372, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Gqubeni Junior Secondary School's 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqubeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mqanduli

And within Mqanduli itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dudumayo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School, 1,336 compared with 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 76.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqubeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School, 1,318 compared with 372, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tyelinzima High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,142 learners against Gqubeni Junior Secondary School's 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqubeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,126 learners against Gqubeni Junior Secondary School's 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqubeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School, 1,021 compared with 372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqubeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 63.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqubeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gqubeni Junior Secondary School for 2027

Gqubeni 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
Gqubeni Location , Umthatha, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P O Box 223, Mqanduli, 5080
Telephone
067 776 2219
EMIS number
200400230

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gqubeni 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 Gqubeni Junior Secondary School directly, on 067 776 2219, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gqubeni Junior Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gqubeni Junior Secondary School the best school in Mqanduli?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gqubeni 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 Gqubeni 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 Gqubeni Junior Secondary School?
Gqubeni Junior Secondary School reported 372 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Gqubeni Junior Secondary School?
No. Gqubeni 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 Gqubeni Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gqubeni Junior Secondary School.
Is Gqubeni Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gqubeni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gqubeni Junior Secondary School?
You can call 067 776 2219. It is located at Gqubeni Location , Umthatha, Mqanduli, 5080.
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