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Melitafa Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Elliotdale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Melitafa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Elliotdale. 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 Melitafa Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

66
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Melitafa Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Melitafa Junior Secondary School's 66; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melitafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melitafa Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 66, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melitafa Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melitafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melitafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Melitafa Junior Secondary School's 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melitafa Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melitafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Melitafa Junior Secondary School's 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melitafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melitafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliotdale

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

  • Gwebityala Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melitafa Junior Secondary School, 1,068 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melitafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melitafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganizulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melitafa Junior Secondary School, 1,022 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melitafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melitafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elliotdale Technical Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melitafa Junior Secondary School, 912 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melitafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melitafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jalamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 831 learners against Melitafa Junior Secondary School's 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melitafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melitafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melitafa Junior Secondary School, 764 compared with 66, 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 Melitafa Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Melitafa 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
Melitafa Village, Ncihana West A/A, Elliotdale, 5070
Postal
P O Box 76, Elliotdale, 5070
EMIS number
200400575

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Melitafa Junior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Melitafa Junior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Melitafa 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 Melitafa Junior Secondary School the best school in Elliotdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melitafa 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 Elliotdale besides Melitafa Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliotdale, including Gwebityala Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Melitafa Junior Secondary School?
Melitafa Junior Secondary School reported 66 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Melitafa Junior Secondary School?
No. Melitafa 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 Melitafa Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Melitafa Junior Secondary School.
Is Melitafa Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Melitafa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melitafa Junior Secondary School?
It is located at Melitafa Village, Ncihana West A/A, Elliotdale, 5070.
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