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Highbury Junior Secondary School

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

Welcome to Highbury Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Umtata, Mthatha. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Highbury Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Umtata, Mthatha. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

137
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Highbury Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Highbury Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highbury Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highbury 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 Highbury Junior Secondary School's 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highbury Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highbury 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 Highbury Junior Secondary School's 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highbury Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highbury Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Highbury Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 137, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Highbury Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highbury Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highbury Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Highbury Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Highbury Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highbury Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highbury 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 Highbury Junior Secondary School's 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highbury Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highbury Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Highbury Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 137, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Highbury Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highbury Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highbury Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Highbury Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 137; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highbury 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 Highbury Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Highbury Junior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Highbury Location Mpeko Aa, 8, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 9086 5100
Telephone
078 190 9919
EMIS number
200400261

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Highbury 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 Highbury Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 190 9919, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Highbury 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 Highbury Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Highbury 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 Mthatha besides Highbury Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Highbury Junior Secondary School?
Highbury Junior Secondary School reported 137 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Highbury Junior Secondary School?
No. Highbury Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Highbury Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Highbury Junior Secondary School.
Is Highbury Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Highbury Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Highbury Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 190 9919. It is located at Highbury Location Mpeko Aa, 8, Mthatha, 5099.
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