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Ncihana Junior Secondary School

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

Ncihana Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Elliotdale. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ncihana Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Elliotdale, Ncihana Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

483
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ncihana Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole East district

5 other schools in Amathole East district, for comparison against Ncihana Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Ncihana Junior Secondary School's 483; 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 Ncihana 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 Ncihana Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 483, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncihana Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncihana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncihana 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 Ncihana Junior Secondary School's 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncihana Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncihana 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 Ncihana Junior Secondary School's 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncihana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncihana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliotdale

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

  • Gwebityala Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncihana Junior Secondary School, 1,068 compared with 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncihana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncihana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganizulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncihana Junior Secondary School, 1,022 compared with 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncihana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncihana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elliotdale Technical Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncihana Junior Secondary School, 912 compared with 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncihana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncihana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jalamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 831 learners against Ncihana Junior Secondary School's 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncihana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncihana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncihana Junior Secondary School, 764 compared with 483, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Ncihana Junior Secondary School for 2027

Ncihana 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
Ncihana J.s.s, Ncihana Head, Elliotdale, 5070
Postal
P O Box 18, Elliotdale, 5070
Telephone
073 991 7897
EMIS number
200400709

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ncihana 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 Ncihana Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 991 7897, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ncihana 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 Ncihana Junior Secondary School the best school in Elliotdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ncihana 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 Elliotdale besides Ncihana Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliotdale, including Gwebityala Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ncihana Junior Secondary School?
Ncihana Junior Secondary School reported 483 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Ncihana Junior Secondary School?
No. Ncihana 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 Ncihana Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ncihana Junior Secondary School.
Is Ncihana Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ncihana Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ncihana Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 991 7897. It is located at Ncihana J.s.s, Ncihana Head, Elliotdale, 5070.
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