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Lurasini Junior Secondary School

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

Lurasini Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Libode, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lurasini Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Libode, Mthatha, Lurasini Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

161
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Lurasini Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Coastal district with Lurasini Junior Secondary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Lurasini Junior Secondary School's 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lurasini Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lurasini 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School's 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lurasini Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lurasini Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lurasini Junior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lurasini Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lurasini Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lurasini Junior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lurasini Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lurasini 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lurasini Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lurasini Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Lurasini Junior Secondary School's 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lurasini Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lurasini Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Lurasini Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lurasini Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lurasini 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School's 161, 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School's 161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lurasini Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lurasini 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School's 161; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lurasini 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Lurasini 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
Lurasini Jss, Sibangweni A.a.9, Libode, 5160
Postal
Jss 5099
Telephone
071 254 6188
EMIS number
200400411

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lurasini 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School directly, on 071 254 6188, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lurasini 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lurasini 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 Lurasini 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School?
Lurasini Junior Secondary School reported 161 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Lurasini Junior Secondary School?
No. Lurasini Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lurasini Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lurasini Junior Secondary School.
Is Lurasini Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lurasini Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lurasini Junior Secondary School?
You can call 071 254 6188. It is located at Lurasini Jss, Sibangweni A.a.9, Libode, 5160.
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