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Gqwesa Junior Secondary School

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

In Qumbu, Gqwesa 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 Gqwesa Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gqwesa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Qumbu. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

35
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gqwesa 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 Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqwesa 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 Gqwesa Junior Secondary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqwesa 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 Gqwesa Junior Secondary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqwesa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 35, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqwesa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gqwesa Junior Secondary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Gqwesa Junior Secondary School's 35, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School, 1,468 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqwesa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School, 1,332 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqwesa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School, 1,294 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqwesa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Gqwesa Junior Secondary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqwesa Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqwesa 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 Gqwesa Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Gqwesa Junior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Gqwesa A/A, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
P.o. Box 581, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
082 701 7505
EMIS number
200400234

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gqwesa 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 Gqwesa Junior Secondary School directly, on 082 701 7505, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gqwesa 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 Gqwesa Junior Secondary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gqwesa 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 Qumbu besides Gqwesa Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gqwesa Junior Secondary School?
Gqwesa Junior Secondary School reported 35 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Gqwesa Junior Secondary School?
No. Gqwesa 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 Gqwesa Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gqwesa Junior Secondary School.
Is Gqwesa Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gqwesa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gqwesa Junior Secondary School?
You can call 082 701 7505. It is located at Gqwesa A/A, Qumbu, 5180.
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