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Ntshele Junior Secondary School

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

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

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ntshele Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ntshele Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Umtata, Mthatha. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

228
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ntshele Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Or Tambo Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshele Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Ntshele Junior Secondary School's 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Ntshele Junior Secondary School's 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshele Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshele Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 228, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshele Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshele Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ntshele Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshele Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Ntshele Junior Secondary School's 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshele Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshele Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 228, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshele Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshele Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshele Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 228; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Ntshele Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ntshele 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
Ntshele Location , Zimbane A/A, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P.o. Box 5109, Mthatha, 5099,
Telephone
083 329 7703
EMIS number
200400869

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntshele 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 Ntshele Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 329 7703, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntshele 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 Ntshele Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ntshele 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 Ntshele 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 Ntshele Junior Secondary School?
Ntshele Junior Secondary School reported 228 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Ntshele Junior Secondary School?
No. Ntshele 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 Ntshele Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ntshele Junior Secondary School.
Is Ntshele Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntshele Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntshele Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 329 7703. It is located at Ntshele Location , Zimbane A/A, Mthatha, 5099.
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