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Ngqwara Junior Secondary School

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

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

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Ngqwara Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Kentani, Butterworth. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

216
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ngqwara 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

Amathole East district

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

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 216; 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 Ngqwara 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 Ngqwara Junior Secondary School's 216, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Ngqwara Junior Secondary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqwara Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqwara Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqwara Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Butterworth

Zooming into Butterworth, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ngqwara Junior Secondary School.

  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqwara Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqwara Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School, 1,059 compared with 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqwara Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 931 learners against Ngqwara Junior Secondary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqwara Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqwara Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Ngqwara Junior Secondary School's 216, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Ngqwara Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ngqwara 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
Ngqwara A/A, Centane, 4980
Postal
P O Box 123, Butterworth, 4980
Telephone
082 283 4162
EMIS number
200300441

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngqwara 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 Ngqwara Junior Secondary School directly, on 082 283 4162, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngqwara 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 Ngqwara Junior Secondary School the best school in Butterworth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ngqwara 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 Butterworth besides Ngqwara Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Ngqwara Junior Secondary School?
Ngqwara Junior Secondary School reported 216 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Ngqwara Junior Secondary School?
No. Ngqwara 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 Ngqwara Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ngqwara Junior Secondary School.
Is Ngqwara Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngqwara Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngqwara Junior Secondary School?
You can call 082 283 4162. It is located at Ngqwara A/A, Centane, 4980.
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