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Mabandla Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Tsolo, Maclear, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

In Tsolo, Maclear, Mabandla Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mabandla Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mabandla Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Tsolo, Maclear. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

65
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mabandla Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Joe Gqabi district

Here is how Mabandla Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Joe Gqabi district.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Mabandla Junior Secondary School's 65; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabandla Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Mabandla Junior Secondary School's 65; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabandla Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabandla Junior Secondary School, 1,666 compared with 65, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Mabandla Junior Secondary School, 1,497 compared with 65, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabandla Junior Secondary School, 1,490 compared with 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabandla Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Maclear

Zooming into Maclear, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mabandla Junior Secondary School.

  • Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabandla Junior Secondary School, 1,353 compared with 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabandla Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maclear Methodist Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 973 learners against Mabandla Junior Secondary School's 65; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabandla Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jamangile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabandla Junior Secondary School, 771 compared with 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabandla Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabandla Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maclear Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 625 learners against Mabandla Junior Secondary School's 65; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabandla Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Ntaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 575 learners against Mabandla Junior Secondary School's 65; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabandla Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mabandla Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mabandla 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
Ngcele Aa, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P0 Box 416, Maclear, 5480
Telephone
073 252 1918
EMIS number
200400428

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabandla 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 Mabandla Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 252 1918, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabandla 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 Mabandla Junior Secondary School the best school in Maclear?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mabandla 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 Maclear besides Mabandla Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Maclear, including Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mabandla Junior Secondary School?
Mabandla Junior Secondary School reported 65 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Mabandla Junior Secondary School?
No. Mabandla 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 Mabandla Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mabandla Junior Secondary School.
Is Mabandla Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mabandla Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabandla Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 252 1918. It is located at Ngcele Aa, Tsolo, 5170.
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