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Mthwa Junior Secondary School

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

In Nqamakwe, Mthwa Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mthwa Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mthwa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Nqamakwe. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

36
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mthwa Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Amathole East district

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

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Mthwa Junior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 36; 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 Mthwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Mthwa Junior Secondary School's 36, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Mthwa Junior Secondary School's 36; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Mthwa Junior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 36; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthwa Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthwa Junior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 36; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nqamakwe

Zooming into Nqamakwe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mthwa Junior Secondary School.

  • Blythswood High School teaches considerably more learners than Mthwa Junior Secondary School, 794 compared with 36; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomaheya Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 510 learners against Mthwa Junior Secondary School's 36; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongabantu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 482 learners against Mthwa Junior Secondary School's 36; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwasa English Medium School is noticeably bigger, teaching 421 learners against Mthwa Junior Secondary School's 36, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Xilinxa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthwa Junior Secondary School, 406 compared with 36; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mthwa Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mthwa 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
Nyulula A/A Tshabaqu Loc., Nqamakwe, 4990
Postal
P.o. Box 752, Nqamakwe, 4990
Telephone
083 746 4515
EMIS number
200300386

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mthwa 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 Mthwa Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 746 4515, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mthwa 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 Mthwa Junior Secondary School the best school in Nqamakwe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mthwa 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 Nqamakwe besides Mthwa Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nqamakwe, including Blythswood High School.
How big are the classes at Mthwa Junior Secondary School?
Mthwa Junior Secondary School reported 36 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Mthwa Junior Secondary School?
No. Mthwa Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mthwa Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mthwa Junior Secondary School.
Is Mthwa Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mthwa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mthwa Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 746 4515. It is located at Nyulula A/A Tshabaqu Loc., Nqamakwe, 4990.
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