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Joy English Medium School

Private primary school · Centane, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Joy English Medium School is a private primary school based in Centane. It currently teaches around 449 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Joy English Medium School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Centane, Joy English Medium School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

449
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Joy English Medium School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Joy English Medium School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Joy English Medium School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Joy English Medium School's 449; is a private combined school, a different phase than Joy English Medium School; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joy English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joy English Medium School, 1,642 compared with 449; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joy English Medium School, 1,629 compared with 449; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joy English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Joy English Medium School's 449; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joy English Medium 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 Joy English Medium School's 449; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joy English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Centane

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

  • Macibe Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Joy English Medium School, at 442 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joy English Medium School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Macibe Primary School teaches fewer learners than Joy English Medium School, 135 compared with 449; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lukhanyo Junior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Joy English Medium School, 119 compared with 449; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Reve Primary School teaches fewer learners than Joy English Medium School, 118 compared with 449; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Godidi Junior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Joy English Medium School, 117 compared with 449; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
N0.1 West Street, Kentani, 4980
Postal
P O Box 22, Centane 4980
Telephone
078 047 3791
EMIS number
200300099

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Joy English Medium 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 Joy English Medium School directly, on 078 047 3791, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Joy English Medium 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Joy English Medium School the best school in Centane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Joy English Medium School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Centane besides Joy English Medium School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Centane, including Macibe Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Joy English Medium School?
Joy English Medium School reported 449 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Joy English Medium School?
Yes. As a private school, Joy English Medium 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 Joy English Medium School a public or private school?
Joy English Medium School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Joy English Medium School?
You can call 078 047 3791. It is located at N0.1 West Street, Kentani, 4980.
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