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Mbenge Junior Secondary School

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

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

Mbenge Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Cala. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

253
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mbenge 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 East district

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

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbenge Junior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbenge Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Mbenge Junior Secondary School's 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbenge Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbenge Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Mbenge Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbenge Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbenge Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbenge Junior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbenge Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbenge Junior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbenge Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbenge Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cala

Zooming into Cala, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbenge Junior Secondary School.

  • Cala Village Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbenge Junior Secondary School, 1,213 compared with 253; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbenge Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Horizon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbenge Junior Secondary School, 954 compared with 253; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbenge Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • L M Silingela Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbenge Junior Secondary School, 952 compared with 253; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbenge Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbenge Junior Secondary School, 930 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbenge Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbenge Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbenge Junior Secondary School, 511 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbenge Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbenge 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 Mbenge Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Mbenge Junior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mbenge J.s.s, Cala, Cala, 5455
Postal
P.o Box 207, Cala, Cala, 5455
Telephone
082 318 5921
EMIS number
200600459

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbenge 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 Mbenge Junior Secondary School directly, on 082 318 5921, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbenge 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 Mbenge Junior Secondary School the best school in Cala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbenge 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 Cala besides Mbenge Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cala, including Cala Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbenge Junior Secondary School?
Mbenge Junior Secondary School reported 253 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mbenge Junior Secondary School?
No. Mbenge 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 Mbenge Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mbenge Junior Secondary School.
Is Mbenge Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbenge Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbenge Junior Secondary School?
You can call 082 318 5921. It is located at Mbenge J.s.s, Cala, Cala, 5455.
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