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Mgwede Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

Mgwede Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Bizana. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mgwede Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bizana, Mgwede Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

312
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo East district

Here is how Mgwede Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo East district.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwede Junior Secondary School, 1,933 compared with 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwede Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwede Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Mgwede Junior Secondary School's 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwede Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwede Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwede Junior Secondary School, 1,853 compared with 312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Mgwede Junior Secondary School's 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwede Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwede Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwede Junior Secondary School, 1,613 compared with 312; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgwede Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwede Junior Secondary School, 1,933 compared with 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwede Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwede Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Mgwede Junior Secondary School's 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwede Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwede Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwede Junior Secondary School, 1,853 compared with 312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Mgwede Junior Secondary School's 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwede Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwede Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwede Junior Secondary School, 1,613 compared with 312; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgwede Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mgwede Junior Secondary School for 2027

Mgwede 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
Amadiba A/A, Makhwantini Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 48581, Munster, Margate, 4278
Telephone
063 514 7992
EMIS number
200500669

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mgwede 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 Mgwede Junior Secondary School directly, on 063 514 7992, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mgwede 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 Mgwede Junior Secondary School the best school in Bizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mgwede 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 Bizana besides Mgwede Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mgwede Junior Secondary School?
Mgwede Junior Secondary School reported 312 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Mgwede Junior Secondary School?
No. Mgwede 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 Mgwede Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mgwede Junior Secondary School.
Is Mgwede Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mgwede Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mgwede Junior Secondary School?
You can call 063 514 7992. It is located at Amadiba A/A, Makhwantini Location, Bizana, 4800.
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