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Ncembu Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Tsolo, Ugie, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Ncembu Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Tsolo, Ugie. 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 Ncembu Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ncembu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Tsolo, Ugie. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

292
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ncembu 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

Joe Gqabi district

Here is how Ncembu Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Joe Gqabi district.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Ncembu Junior Secondary School's 292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ncembu Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Ncembu Junior Secondary School's 292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ncembu Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncembu Junior Secondary School, 1,666 compared with 292, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Ncembu Junior Secondary School, 1,497 compared with 292, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncembu Junior Secondary School, 1,490 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncembu Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Ugie

Zooming into Ugie, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ncembu Junior Secondary School.

  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Ncembu Junior Secondary School's 292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ncembu Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sibabale Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncembu Junior Secondary School, 1,067 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncembu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncembu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ugie High School teaches considerably more learners than Ncembu Junior Secondary School, 640 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncembu Junior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dinizulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 636 learners against Ncembu Junior Secondary School's 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncembu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncembu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ncembu Junior Secondary School, at 393 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncembu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncembu 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 Ncembu Junior Secondary School for 2027

Ncembu 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
Ncembu A/A, Ugie, Ugie, 5470
Postal
P.o.box 18, Ugie, Ugie, 5470
Telephone
071 856 4686
EMIS number
200400707

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ncembu 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 Ncembu Junior Secondary School directly, on 071 856 4686, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ncembu 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 Ncembu Junior Secondary School the best school in Ugie?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ncembu 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 Ugie besides Ncembu Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ugie, including Et Thabane Full Service School.
How big are the classes at Ncembu Junior Secondary School?
Ncembu Junior Secondary School reported 292 learners and 10 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 Ncembu Junior Secondary School?
No. Ncembu 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 Ncembu Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ncembu Junior Secondary School.
Is Ncembu Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ncembu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ncembu Junior Secondary School?
You can call 071 856 4686. It is located at Ncembu A/A, Ugie, Ugie, 5470.
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