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Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Aliwal North, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Aliwal North. Around 658 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Aliwal North, Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

658
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

5 other schools in Joe Gqabi district, for comparison against Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School, 1,708 compared with 658; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School, 1,707 compared with 658; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School's 658; is a public combined school, a different phase than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School's 658; is a public combined school, a different phase than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School's 658, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Aliwal North

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

  • Malcomess Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School, 1,198 compared with 658; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maletswai Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,105 learners against Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School's 658; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vumile Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School, at 913 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School is a similar size to Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School, with 883 learners against 658; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Egqili Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School, with 872 learners against 658; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Joe Gqabi Senior 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
Joe Gqabi Township, Aliwal North, 9750
EMIS number
200501611

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary 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 Joe Gqabi Senior 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School the best school in Aliwal North?
No matric pass rate is on record for Joe Gqabi Senior 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 Aliwal North besides Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Aliwal North, including Malcomess Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School?
Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School reported 658 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School?
Yes, Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School.
Is Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Joe Gqabi Senior Secondary School?
It is located at Joe Gqabi Township, Aliwal North, 9750.
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