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Mathole Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Isilindini A/A, Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mathole Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Isilindini A/A, Tabankulu. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mathole Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Isilindini A/A, Tabankulu. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

434
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mathole Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Mathole Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathole Junior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathole Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathole Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathole Junior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 434, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Mathole Junior Secondary School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathole Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathole Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Mathole Junior Secondary School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathole Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathole Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Mathole Junior Secondary School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathole Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathole Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tabankulu

Zooming into Tabankulu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mathole Junior Secondary School.

  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Mathole Junior Secondary School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathole Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathole Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,308 learners against Mathole Junior Secondary School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathole Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathole Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathole Junior Secondary School, 1,300 compared with 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathole Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathole Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,283 learners against Mathole Junior Secondary School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathole Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathole Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dumezweni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathole Junior Secondary School, 1,215 compared with 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathole Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathole 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 Mathole Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mathole 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
Sidakeni Location, Tabankulu, 5130
Postal
P.o. Box 307, Tabankulu, 5130
EMIS number
200500596

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathole Junior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mathole 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 Mathole 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 Mathole Junior Secondary School the best school in Tabankulu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathole 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 Tabankulu besides Mathole Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mathole Junior Secondary School?
Mathole Junior Secondary School reported 434 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mathole Junior Secondary School?
No. Mathole 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 Mathole Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mathole Junior Secondary School.
Is Mathole Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mathole Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathole Junior Secondary School?
It is located at Sidakeni Location, Tabankulu, 5130.
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