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Hobeni Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Elliotdale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

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

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Hobeni Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Elliotdale, Hobeni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

610
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Hobeni Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Hobeni Junior Secondary School's 610; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hobeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hobeni Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 610, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hobeni Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 610; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hobeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hobeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Hobeni Junior Secondary School's 610; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hobeni Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hobeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Hobeni Junior Secondary School's 610; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hobeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hobeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliotdale

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

  • Gwebityala Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hobeni Junior Secondary School, 1,068 compared with 610; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hobeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hobeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganizulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hobeni Junior Secondary School, 1,022 compared with 610; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hobeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hobeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elliotdale Technical Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hobeni Junior Secondary School, 912 compared with 610; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hobeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hobeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jalamba Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hobeni Junior Secondary School, at 831 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hobeni Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hobeni Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Hobeni Junior Secondary School, with 764 learners against 610, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Hobeni Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Hobeni 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
Hobeni A/A , Elliotdale, 5070
Postal
P.o. Box 207, Elliotdale, 5070
Telephone
073 956 2361
EMIS number
200400271

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hobeni 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 Hobeni Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 956 2361, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hobeni 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 Hobeni Junior Secondary School the best school in Elliotdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hobeni 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 Elliotdale besides Hobeni Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliotdale, including Gwebityala Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hobeni Junior Secondary School?
Hobeni Junior Secondary School reported 610 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Hobeni Junior Secondary School?
No. Hobeni 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 Hobeni Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Hobeni Junior Secondary School.
Is Hobeni Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Hobeni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hobeni Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 956 2361. It is located at Hobeni A/A , Elliotdale, 5070.
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