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Maqubela Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Lady Frere, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Maqubela Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Lady Frere. 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 Maqubela Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Maqubela Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Lady Frere. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

126
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maqubela 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

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Maqubela Junior Secondary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Maqubela Junior Secondary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqubela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Maqubela Junior Secondary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqubela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Maqubela Junior Secondary School's 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Maqubela Junior Secondary School's 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Maqubela Junior Secondary School, 1,267 compared with 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqubela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lady Frere

Zooming into Lady Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maqubela Junior Secondary School.

  • Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Maqubela Junior Secondary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqubela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lady Frere Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Maqubela Junior Secondary School, 744 compared with 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mount Arthur Girls High School teaches considerably more learners than Maqubela Junior Secondary School, 555 compared with 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqubela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tambekile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 509 learners against Maqubela Junior Secondary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqubela Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cacadu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 495 learners against Maqubela Junior Secondary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqubela Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqubela 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 Maqubela Junior Secondary School for 2027

Maqubela 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
Maqubela A/A, Upper Ndonga, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal
P.o. Box 1391, Queenstown, 5320
Telephone
073 310 3041
EMIS number
200600438

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqubela 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 Maqubela Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 310 3041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maqubela 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 Maqubela Junior Secondary School the best school in Lady Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maqubela 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 Lady Frere besides Maqubela Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lady Frere, including Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maqubela Junior Secondary School?
Maqubela Junior Secondary School reported 126 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Maqubela Junior Secondary School?
No. Maqubela 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 Maqubela Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Maqubela Junior Secondary School.
Is Maqubela Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Maqubela Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqubela Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 310 3041. It is located at Maqubela A/A, Upper Ndonga, Lady Frere, 5410.
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