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Makaula Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Umtata, Mthatha, Makaula 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Makaula Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Umtata, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

304
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makaula 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

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Makaula Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makaula Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makaula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makaula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Makaula Junior Secondary School's 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makaula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makaula 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School's 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makaula Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makaula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Makaula Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 304, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Makaula Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makaula Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makaula 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makaula Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makaula Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makaula 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School's 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makaula Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makaula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Makaula Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 304, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Makaula Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makaula Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makaula Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Makaula Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 304; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makaula 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Makaula 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
Baziya A/A, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Baziya A/A, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
083 735 5548
EMIS number
200400461

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makaula 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 735 5548, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makaula 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makaula 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 Makaula 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School?
Makaula Junior Secondary School reported 304 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School?
No. Makaula 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 Makaula Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Makaula Junior Secondary School.
Is Makaula Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Makaula Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makaula Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 735 5548. It is located at Baziya A/A, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099.
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