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Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Bashee, Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Bashee, Engcobo. 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 Gqobonco Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bashee, Engcobo, Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

177
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School's 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School's 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School's 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School's 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco 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 Gqobonco Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School's 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School's 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco 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 Gqobonco Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School's 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School's 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Gqobonco Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lower Gqobonco Junior 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
Lower Gqobonco A/A, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
, Engcobo, 5050
Telephone
078 829 3729
EMIS number
200400375

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Gqobonco 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 Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 829 3729, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lower Gqobonco 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 Gqobonco Junior Secondary School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Gqobonco 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 Engcobo besides Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School?
Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School reported 177 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Gqobonco Junior Secondary School?
No. Lower Gqobonco 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 Gqobonco Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School.
Is Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Gqobonco Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 829 3729. It is located at Lower Gqobonco A/A, Ngcobo, 5050.
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