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Mtsila Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

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

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mtsila Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mtsila Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Mount Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

134
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mtsila Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Mtsila Junior Secondary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtsila Junior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtsila Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtsila Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtsila Junior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 134, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Mtsila Junior Secondary School's 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtsila Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtsila Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Mtsila Junior Secondary School's 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtsila Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtsila Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Mtsila Junior Secondary School's 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtsila Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtsila Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

Zooming into Mount Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mtsila Junior Secondary School.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtsila Junior Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtsila Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtsila Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtsila Junior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtsila Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtsila Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Mtsila Junior Secondary School's 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtsila Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtsila Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtsila Junior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtsila Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtsila Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtsila Junior Secondary School, 1,357 compared with 134, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mtsila Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mtsila 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
Mtsila Location, Mpoza/Aa, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
Po Box 26, Mkemane, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
073 706 9568
EMIS number
200500805

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mtsila 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 Mtsila Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 706 9568, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mtsila 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 Mtsila Junior Secondary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mtsila 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 Mount Frere besides Mtsila Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mtsila Junior Secondary School?
Mtsila Junior Secondary School reported 134 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Mtsila Junior Secondary School?
No. Mtsila 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 Mtsila Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mtsila Junior Secondary School.
Is Mtsila Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mtsila Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mtsila Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 706 9568. It is located at Mtsila Location, Mpoza/Aa, Mount Frere, 5090.
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