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Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Ngqeleni, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Ngqeleni, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Ngqeleni, Mthatha, Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

329
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.


District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School's 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School's 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School's 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School's 329, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School's 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School's 329; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Bolotwa Junior 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School for 2027

Lower Bolotwa 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
Zixholosini A/A, Ngqeleni, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
P O Box 5228, Umtata, 5100
EMIS number
200400368

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lower Bolotwa Junior 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 Lower Bolotwa 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 Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Bolotwa 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 Mthatha besides Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School?
Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School reported 329 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School?
No. Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School.
Is Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Bolotwa Junior Secondary School?
It is located at Zixholosini A/A, Ngqeleni, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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