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Mcelu Junior Secondary School

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

In Flagstaff, Mcelu Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Mcelu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Flagstaff. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

478
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mcelu 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcelu Junior Secondary School, 1,788 compared with 478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcelu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School, 1,734 compared with 478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcelu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School's 478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcelu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School's 478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcelu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School's 478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcelu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Flagstaff

Zooming into Flagstaff, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mcelu Junior Secondary School.

  • Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcelu Junior Secondary School, 1,556 compared with 478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcelu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabazi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcelu Junior Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 478; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcelu Junior Secondary School, 1,237 compared with 478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcelu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Meyisi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,073 learners against Mcelu Junior Secondary School's 478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcelu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 68.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndaliso Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcelu Junior Secondary School, 1,049 compared with 478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcelu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcelu 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Mcelu 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
Mcelu A/A, Flagstaff, 4810
Postal
P O Box 262 4810
Telephone
083 942 2002
EMIS number
200500632

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mcelu 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 942 2002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mcelu 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School the best school in Flagstaff?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mcelu 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 Flagstaff besides Mcelu Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Flagstaff, including Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mcelu Junior Secondary School?
Mcelu Junior Secondary School reported 478 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School?
No. Mcelu 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 Mcelu Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mcelu Junior Secondary School.
Is Mcelu Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mcelu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mcelu Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 942 2002. It is located at Mcelu A/A, Flagstaff, 4810.
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