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Matshona Junior Secondary School

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

Matshona Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Tabankulu. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Matshona Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tabankulu, Matshona Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

430
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

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

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Matshona Junior Secondary School's 430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshona Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshona Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Matshona Junior Secondary School's 430, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshona Junior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshona Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshona Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshona Junior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshona Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshona Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshona Junior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshona Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshona Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tabankulu

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

  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshona Junior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshona Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshona Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshona Junior Secondary School, 1,308 compared with 430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshona Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshona Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,300 learners against Matshona Junior Secondary School's 430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshona Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshona Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshona Junior Secondary School, 1,283 compared with 430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshona Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshona Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Matshona Junior Secondary School's 430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshona Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshona Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Matshona Junior Secondary School for 2027

Matshona 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
Caba A/A, Matshona Location, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
Po Box 306, Caba A/A, Tabankulu, 5130
Telephone
083 791 7628
EMIS number
200500599

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matshona 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 Matshona Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 791 7628, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matshona 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 Matshona Junior Secondary School the best school in Tabankulu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matshona 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 Matshona 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 Matshona Junior Secondary School?
Matshona Junior Secondary School reported 430 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 Matshona Junior Secondary School?
No. Matshona 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 Matshona Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Matshona Junior Secondary School.
Is Matshona Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Matshona Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matshona Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 791 7628. It is located at Caba A/A, Matshona Location, Tabankulu, 5090.
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