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Gubenxa Junior Secondary School

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

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

Gubenxa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Engcobo, Elliot. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

279
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gubenxa 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

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Gubenxa Junior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Gubenxa Junior Secondary School's 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gubenxa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gubenxa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gubenxa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliot

Zooming into Elliot, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gubenxa Junior Secondary School.

  • Masikhuthale Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School, 1,172 compared with 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gubenxa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lundi Public Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School, 920 compared with 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Community School teaches considerably more learners than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School, 782 compared with 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyahlangula Public Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gubenxa Junior Secondary School, 776 compared with 279, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 569 learners against Gubenxa Junior Secondary School's 279, 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 Gubenxa Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Gubenxa 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
Sitholeni A/A, Elliot, 5460
Postal
P O Box 572, Elliot, 5460
Telephone
082 706 8713
EMIS number
200400237

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gubenxa 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 Gubenxa Junior Secondary School directly, on 082 706 8713, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gubenxa 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 Gubenxa Junior Secondary School the best school in Elliot?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gubenxa 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 Elliot besides Gubenxa Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliot, including Masikhuthale Public School.
How big are the classes at Gubenxa Junior Secondary School?
Gubenxa Junior Secondary School reported 279 learners and 9 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 Gubenxa Junior Secondary School?
No. Gubenxa 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 Gubenxa Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gubenxa Junior Secondary School.
Is Gubenxa Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gubenxa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gubenxa Junior Secondary School?
You can call 082 706 8713. It is located at Sitholeni A/A, Elliot, 5460.
Related

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