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Mkwinti Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mkwinti Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Tsomo. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mkwinti Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Tsomo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

77
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mkwinti Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Mkwinti Junior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 77; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Mkwinti Junior Secondary School's 77; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkwinti Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 77; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkwinti Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 77; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 77; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkwinti Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

Zooming into Tsomo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mkwinti Junior Secondary School.

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School, 833 compared with 77; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkwinti Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Mkwinti Junior Secondary School's 77; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkwinti Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School, 707 compared with 77; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkwinti Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkwinti Junior Secondary School, 676 compared with 77, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 583 learners against Mkwinti Junior Secondary School's 77, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Mkwinti Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mkwinti 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
Mdletyeni Administrative Area, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 181, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
066 183 1401
EMIS number
200300347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkwinti 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 Mkwinti Junior Secondary School directly, on 066 183 1401, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkwinti 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 Mkwinti Junior Secondary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mkwinti 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 Tsomo besides Mkwinti Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mkwinti Junior Secondary School?
Mkwinti Junior Secondary School reported 77 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Mkwinti Junior Secondary School?
No. Mkwinti Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mkwinti Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mkwinti Junior Secondary School.
Is Mkwinti Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mkwinti Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkwinti Junior Secondary School?
You can call 066 183 1401. It is located at Mdletyeni Administrative Area, Tsomo, 5400.
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