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Ncumbe Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Ncumbe Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Tabankulu, Mount Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ncumbe Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

139
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ncumbe Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Ncumbe Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Ncumbe Junior Secondary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncumbe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School, 2,116 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncumbe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncumbe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Ncumbe Junior Secondary School's 139, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Ncumbe Junior Secondary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncumbe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

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

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Ncumbe Junior Secondary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncumbe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ncumbe Junior Secondary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncumbe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncumbe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Ncumbe Junior Secondary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ncumbe Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ncumbe Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Ncumbe Junior Secondary School's 139, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Ncumbe Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ncumbe 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
Mkhambeni Location Ncumbe A\A, Ntabankulu, Ntabankulu, 5130
Postal
Po Box 92662, Mount Frere, Mount Frere, 5090
EMIS number
200500848

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ncumbe Junior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Ncumbe Junior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Ncumbe 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 Ncumbe Junior Secondary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ncumbe 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 Ncumbe 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 Ncumbe Junior Secondary School?
Ncumbe Junior Secondary School reported 139 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Ncumbe Junior Secondary School?
No. Ncumbe 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 Ncumbe Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ncumbe Junior Secondary School.
Is Ncumbe Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ncumbe Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ncumbe Junior Secondary School?
It is located at Mkhambeni Location Ncumbe A\A, Ntabankulu, Ntabankulu, 5130.
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