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Nqwati Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Nqwati Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Umtata, Mthatha. 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 Nqwati Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umtata, Mthatha, Nqwati Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

110
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nqwati Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Nqwati Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Nqwati Junior Secondary School's 110; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqwati Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqwati Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nqwati Junior Secondary School, 2,116 compared with 110; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqwati Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqwati Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Nqwati Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 110; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqwati Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqwati 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 Nqwati Junior Secondary School's 110, 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 Nqwati Junior Secondary School's 110; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqwati Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqwati Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Nqwati Junior Secondary School's 110; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqwati Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqwati Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Nqwati Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 110; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqwati Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqwati 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 Nqwati Junior Secondary School's 110, 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 Nqwati Junior Secondary School's 110; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqwati Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqwati Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Nqwati Junior Secondary School's 110; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqwati Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Nqwati Junior Secondary School for 2027

Nqwati 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
Ngquqa A/A, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Private Bag 6021, Umtata, 5099
Telephone
073 363 7618
EMIS number
200400846

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nqwati 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 Nqwati Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 363 7618, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nqwati 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 Nqwati Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nqwati 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 Mthatha besides Nqwati Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nqwati Junior Secondary School?
Nqwati Junior Secondary School reported 110 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Nqwati Junior Secondary School?
No. Nqwati Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nqwati Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Nqwati Junior Secondary School.
Is Nqwati Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nqwati Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nqwati Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 363 7618. It is located at Ngquqa A/A, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099.
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