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Maxama Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Maxama Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Tsomo. 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 Maxama Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tsomo, Maxama Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

56
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Maxama Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Maxama Junior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Maxama Junior Secondary School's 56; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maxama Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maxama Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 56; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maxama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maxama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Maxama Junior Secondary School's 56; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maxama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maxama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Maxama Junior Secondary School's 56; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maxama Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Maxama Junior Secondary School's 56; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maxama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maxama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

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

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 833 learners against Maxama Junior Secondary School's 56; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maxama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maxama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maxama Junior Secondary School, 772 compared with 56; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maxama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maxama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 707 learners against Maxama Junior Secondary School's 56; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maxama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maxama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 676 learners against Maxama Junior Secondary School's 56, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy teaches considerably more learners than Maxama Junior Secondary School, 583 compared with 56, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Maxama Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Maxama 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
Esigubudwini A/A, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 153, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
082 753 6788
EMIS number
200300301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maxama 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 Maxama Junior Secondary School directly, on 082 753 6788, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maxama 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 Maxama Junior Secondary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maxama 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 Tsomo besides Maxama Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maxama Junior Secondary School?
Maxama Junior Secondary School reported 56 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Maxama Junior Secondary School?
No. Maxama 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 Maxama Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Maxama Junior Secondary School.
Is Maxama Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Maxama Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maxama Junior Secondary School?
You can call 082 753 6788. It is located at Esigubudwini A/A, Tsomo, 5400.
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