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Mbuqe Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Umtata, Mthatha, Mbuqe Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. It currently teaches around 1,670 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mbuqe Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mbuqe Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Umtata, Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,670
Learners
50
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Mbuqe Junior Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mbuqe Junior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Mbuqe Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, at 2,172 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbuqe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbuqe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, with 2,116 learners against 1,670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbuqe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbuqe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College sits in roughly the same size range as Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, at 1,950 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbuqe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbuqe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, at 1,910 learners, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, at 1,870 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbuqe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbuqe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbuqe Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, at 2,172 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbuqe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbuqe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College sits in roughly the same size range as Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, at 1,950 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbuqe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbuqe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, at 1,910 learners, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, at 1,870 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbuqe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbuqe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is a similar size to Mbuqe Junior Secondary School, with 1,817 learners against 1,670; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbuqe 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 Mbuqe Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Mbuqe 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
Jozana Street, Mbuqe Park, Mbuqe Park, 5099
Postal
Private Bag 6033, Umtata, 5099
Telephone
047 535 0330
EMIS number
200400547

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbuqe 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 Mbuqe Junior Secondary School directly, on 047 535 0330, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbuqe 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 Mbuqe Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbuqe 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 Mthatha besides Mbuqe Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbuqe Junior Secondary School?
Mbuqe Junior Secondary School reported 1,670 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mbuqe Junior Secondary School?
Yes, Mbuqe Junior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Mbuqe Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mbuqe Junior Secondary School.
Is Mbuqe Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbuqe Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbuqe Junior Secondary School?
You can call 047 535 0330. It is located at Jozana Street, Mbuqe Park, Mbuqe Park, 5099.
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