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Lerato Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

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

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lerato Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lerato Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Matatiele. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

246
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lerato Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Lerato Junior Secondary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lerato Junior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerato Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerato Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lerato Junior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 246, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Lerato Junior Secondary School's 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerato Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerato Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Lerato Junior Secondary School's 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerato Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerato Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Lerato Junior Secondary School's 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerato Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerato Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

Zooming into Matatiele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lerato Junior Secondary School.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lerato Junior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 246, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lerato Junior Secondary School, 1,484 compared with 246, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lerato Junior Secondary School, 1,268 compared with 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerato Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerato Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lerato Junior Secondary School, 1,209 compared with 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerato Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerato Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,206 learners against Lerato Junior Secondary School's 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerato Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerato 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 Lerato Junior Secondary School for 2027

Lerato Junior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Khubetsoana, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 1322, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
083 959 4362
EMIS number
200500405

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lerato 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 Lerato Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 959 4362, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lerato 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 Lerato Junior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lerato 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 Matatiele besides Lerato Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lerato Junior Secondary School?
Lerato Junior Secondary School reported 246 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Lerato Junior Secondary School?
No. Lerato 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 Lerato Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lerato Junior Secondary School.
Is Lerato Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lerato Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lerato Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 959 4362. It is located at Khubetsoana, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730.
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