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Nkente Junior Secondary School

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

Nkente Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Kentani. 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kentani, Nkente Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

160
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nkente 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Nkente Junior Secondary School's 160; 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 Nkente 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 160, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkente Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkente Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkente 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkente Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkente 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkente Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkente Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kentani

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

  • Isolomzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 848 learners against Nkente Junior Secondary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkente Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkente Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tyali High School teaches considerably more learners than Nkente Junior Secondary School, 674 compared with 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkente Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkente Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ezingcuka High School teaches considerably more learners than Nkente Junior Secondary School, 637 compared with 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkente Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkente Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Krazukile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 536 learners against Nkente Junior Secondary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkente Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 97.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkente Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patricia Noah Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 502 learners against Nkente Junior Secondary School's 160, 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School for 2027

Nkente 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
Ngqusi A/A, Kentani, 4980
Postal
Po Box 25 , Kentani, 4980
Telephone
071 127 1646
EMIS number
200300458

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkente 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School directly, on 071 127 1646, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkente 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School the best school in Kentani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkente 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 Kentani besides Nkente Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kentani, including Isolomzi Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nkente Junior Secondary School?
Nkente Junior Secondary School reported 160 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School?
No. Nkente 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 Nkente Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Nkente Junior Secondary School.
Is Nkente Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkente Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkente Junior Secondary School?
You can call 071 127 1646. It is located at Ngqusi A/A, Kentani, 4980.
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