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Jim-Jim Independent School

Private primary school · Ngcobo, Ngcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Ngcobo, Jim-Jim Independent School operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 154 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Jim-Jim Independent School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Jim-Jim Independent School is a private primary school serving families in and around Ngcobo. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

154
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Jim-Jim Independent School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Jim-Jim Independent School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim-Jim Independent School, 1,527 compared with 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Jim-Jim Independent School's 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jim-Jim Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Jim-Jim Independent School, 1,400 compared with 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jim-Jim Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim-Jim Independent School, 1,310 compared with 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim-Jim Independent School, 1,219 compared with 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jim-Jim Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngcobo

Zooming into Ngcobo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jim-Jim Independent School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim-Jim Independent School, 1,527 compared with 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Clarkebury Agricultural School teaches considerably more learners than Jim-Jim Independent School, 1,152 compared with 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jim-Jim Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Falo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 602 learners against Jim-Jim Independent School's 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 79.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jim-Jim Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim-Jim Independent School, 545 compared with 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jim-Jim Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Lawrence English Medium School teaches considerably more learners than Jim-Jim Independent School, 427 compared with 154.
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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cochlan, Ngcobo
EMIS number
200601199

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jim-Jim Independent School?
No phone number or email is on record for Jim-Jim Independent School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Jim-Jim Independent 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Jim-Jim Independent School the best school in Ngcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jim-Jim Independent School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Ngcobo besides Jim-Jim Independent School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngcobo, including Nyanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jim-Jim Independent School?
Jim-Jim Independent School reported 154 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Jim-Jim Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Jim-Jim Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Jim-Jim Independent School a public or private school?
Jim-Jim Independent School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Jim-Jim Independent School?
It is located at Cochlan, Ngcobo.
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