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Maki Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Kentani, Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Maki Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Kentani, Butterworth. 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 Maki Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kentani, Butterworth, Maki Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

307
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Maki Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole East district

5 other schools in Amathole East district, for comparison against Maki Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Maki Junior Secondary School's 307; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maki Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maki Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 307, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maki Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maki Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maki Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Maki Junior Secondary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maki Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maki Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Maki Junior Secondary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maki Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maki Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Butterworth

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

  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Maki Junior Secondary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maki Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maki Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Maki Junior Secondary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maki Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maki Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Maki Junior Secondary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maki Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maki Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maki Junior Secondary School, 931 compared with 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maki Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maki Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maki Junior Secondary School, 887 compared with 307, 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 Maki Junior Secondary School for 2027

Maki Junior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Holela A /A, Centane, 4980
Postal
P O Box 1052, Butterworth, 4960
EMIS number
200300272

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maki Junior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Maki Junior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Maki 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 Maki Junior Secondary School the best school in Butterworth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maki 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 Butterworth besides Maki Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Maki Junior Secondary School?
Maki Junior Secondary School reported 307 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 Maki Junior Secondary School?
No. Maki Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maki Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Maki Junior Secondary School.
Is Maki Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Maki Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maki Junior Secondary School?
It is located at Holela A /A, Centane, 4980.
Related

Related schools in Butterworth

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