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Mhala Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Mhala Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa. 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 Mhala Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa, Mhala Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

145
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole East district

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

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

Idutywa

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

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Mhala Junior Secondary School's 145; 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 Mhala 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 Mhala Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 145, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhala Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,073 learners against Mhala Junior Secondary School's 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhala Junior Secondary School, 889 compared with 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mhala Junior Secondary School for 2027

Mhala 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
Mhala Location, Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa,
Postal
P O Box 141, Idutywa,
Telephone
083 339 4764
EMIS number
200300334

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mhala 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 Mhala Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 339 4764, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mhala 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 Mhala Junior Secondary School the best school in Idutywa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mhala 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 Idutywa besides Mhala Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Mida School.
How big are the classes at Mhala Junior Secondary School?
Mhala Junior Secondary School reported 145 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mhala Junior Secondary School?
No. Mhala 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 Mhala Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mhala Junior Secondary School.
Is Mhala Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mhala Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mhala Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 339 4764. It is located at Mhala Location, Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa,.
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