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Mbono Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

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

Mbono Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Lusikisiki, Holycross. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

407
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mbono 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

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Mbono Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbono Junior Secondary School, 1,788 compared with 407; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbono Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbono Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbono Junior Secondary School, 1,734 compared with 407; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbono Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbono Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Mbono Junior Secondary School's 407; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbono Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbono Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Mbono Junior Secondary School's 407; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbono Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbono Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Mbono Junior Secondary School's 407; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbono Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbono Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Holycross

Zooming into Holycross, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbono Junior Secondary School.

  • Mhlanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbono Junior Secondary School, 1,465 compared with 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbono Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jikindaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,097 learners against Mbono Junior Secondary School's 407; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbono Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbono Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Mbono Junior Secondary School's 407; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbono Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbono Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpingana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbono Junior Secondary School, 629 compared with 407; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbono Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbono Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamatambo Senior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbono Junior Secondary School, at 485 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbono Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mbono Junior Secondary School for 2027

Mbono 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
Holycross, Lusikisiki, 4820
Postal
P O Box 11, Holy Cross, 4820
Telephone
073 725 5873
EMIS number
200500627

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbono 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 Mbono Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 725 5873, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbono 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 Mbono Junior Secondary School the best school in Holycross?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbono 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 Holycross besides Mbono Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Holycross, including Mhlanga Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbono Junior Secondary School?
Mbono Junior Secondary School reported 407 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mbono Junior Secondary School?
No. Mbono 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 Mbono Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mbono Junior Secondary School.
Is Mbono Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbono Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbono Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 725 5873. It is located at Holycross, Lusikisiki, 4820.
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