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Mcotama Junior Secondary School

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

Mcotama Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Ngqeleni, Nyandeni. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mcotama Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Mcotama Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

17
Learners
2
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mcotama Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Coastal district with Mcotama Junior Secondary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Mcotama Junior Secondary School's 17; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcotama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcotama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Mcotama Junior Secondary School's 17; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcotama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcotama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcotama Junior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 17; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcotama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcotama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcotama Junior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 17; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcotama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcotama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcotama Junior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 17; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcotama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcotama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nyandeni

And within Nyandeni itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cibeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,002 learners against Mcotama Junior Secondary School's 17; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcotama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 72.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcotama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Smuts Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcotama Junior Secondary School, 818 compared with 17; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcotama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcotama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mabhulana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 727 learners against Mcotama Junior Secondary School's 17; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcotama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 63.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcotama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Waban Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcotama Junior Secondary School, 701 compared with 17; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcotama Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcotama Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qanda Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcotama Junior Secondary School, 691 compared with 17, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mcotama Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mcotama 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
Ngojini A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
P O Box 10 Ngojini, Ntlaza, 5114
Telephone
071 811 9847
EMIS number
200400554

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mcotama 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 Mcotama Junior Secondary School directly, on 071 811 9847, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mcotama Junior Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mcotama Junior Secondary School the best school in Nyandeni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mcotama 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 Nyandeni besides Mcotama Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nyandeni, including Cibeni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mcotama Junior Secondary School?
Mcotama Junior Secondary School reported 17 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Mcotama Junior Secondary School?
No. Mcotama 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 Mcotama Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mcotama Junior Secondary School.
Is Mcotama Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mcotama Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mcotama Junior Secondary School?
You can call 071 811 9847. It is located at Ngojini A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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