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Lutholi Junior Secondary School

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

Welcome to Lutholi Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Libode, Mthatha. 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 Lutholi Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lutholi Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Libode, Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

824
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lutholi Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Lutholi Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lutholi Junior Secondary School, 1,788 compared with 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutholi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutholi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lutholi Junior Secondary School, 1,734 compared with 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutholi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutholi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Lutholi Junior Secondary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutholi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutholi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Lutholi Junior Secondary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutholi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutholi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Lutholi Junior Secondary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutholi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutholi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lutholi Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lutholi Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutholi Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutholi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Lutholi Junior Secondary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutholi Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutholi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Lutholi Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 824, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Lutholi Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutholi Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutholi Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Lutholi Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 824; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutholi 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 Lutholi Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Lutholi Junior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lutoli Location, Sibangweni Admin Area, Libode, 5160
Postal
P O Box 548, Umtata, 5100
Telephone
083 360 8263
EMIS number
200400415

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lutholi 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 Lutholi Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 360 8263, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lutholi 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 Lutholi Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lutholi 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 Lutholi 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 Lutholi Junior Secondary School?
Lutholi Junior Secondary School reported 824 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Lutholi Junior Secondary School?
No. Lutholi 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 Lutholi Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lutholi Junior Secondary School.
Is Lutholi Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lutholi Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lutholi Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 360 8263. It is located at Lutoli Location, Sibangweni Admin Area, Libode, 5160.
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