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Mbasa Junior Secondary School

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

Welcome to Mbasa Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Nqamakwe. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mbasa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Nqamakwe. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

382
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mbasa 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

Amathole East district

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

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Mbasa Junior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 382; 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 Mbasa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Mbasa Junior Secondary School's 382, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Mbasa Junior Secondary School's 382; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbasa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbasa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Mbasa Junior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 382; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbasa Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbasa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbasa Junior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 382; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbasa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbasa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nqamakwe

Zooming into Nqamakwe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbasa Junior Secondary School.

  • Blythswood High School teaches considerably more learners than Mbasa Junior Secondary School, 794 compared with 382; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbasa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbasa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomaheya Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbasa Junior Secondary School, at 510 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbasa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbasa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongabantu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Mbasa Junior Secondary School, with 482 learners against 382; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbasa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbasa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwasa English Medium School is a similar size to Mbasa Junior Secondary School, with 421 learners against 382, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Xilinxa Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbasa Junior Secondary School, at 406 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbasa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbasa 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 Mbasa Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mbasa 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
Rwantsana A/A, Nqamakwe, Butterworth, 4960
Postal
P O Box 251, Nqamakwe, 4990
Telephone
078 579 8115
EMIS number
200300305

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbasa 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 Mbasa Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 579 8115, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbasa 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 Mbasa Junior Secondary School the best school in Nqamakwe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbasa 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 Nqamakwe besides Mbasa Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nqamakwe, including Blythswood High School.
How big are the classes at Mbasa Junior Secondary School?
Mbasa Junior Secondary School reported 382 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mbasa Junior Secondary School?
No. Mbasa 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 Mbasa Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mbasa Junior Secondary School.
Is Mbasa Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbasa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbasa Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 579 8115. It is located at Rwantsana A/A, Nqamakwe, Butterworth, 4960.
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