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Platkop Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Lady Frere, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Located in Lady Frere, Platkop Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

55
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Platkop Junior Secondary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Platkop Junior Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platkop Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Platkop Junior Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platkop Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Platkop Junior Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 55; is a public primary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Platkop Junior Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 55; is a public primary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Platkop Junior Secondary School's 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platkop Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lady Frere

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

  • Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Platkop Junior Secondary School, 789 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platkop Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lady Frere Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 744 learners against Platkop Junior Secondary School's 55; is a public primary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mount Arthur Girls High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 555 learners against Platkop Junior Secondary School's 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platkop Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tambekile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Platkop Junior Secondary School, 509 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platkop Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cacadu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Platkop Junior Secondary School, 495 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Platkop Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platkop 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 Platkop Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Platkop 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
Platkop A/A , Machubeni, Cacadu, 5410
Postal
P/B X1175 Lady Frere, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410
Telephone
078 308 9607
EMIS number
200600676

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Platkop 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 Platkop Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 308 9607, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Platkop 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 Platkop Junior Secondary School the best school in Lady Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Platkop 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 Lady Frere besides Platkop Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lady Frere, including Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Platkop Junior Secondary School?
Platkop Junior Secondary School reported 55 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Platkop Junior Secondary School?
No. Platkop 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 Platkop Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Platkop Junior Secondary School.
Is Platkop Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Platkop Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Platkop Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 308 9607. It is located at Platkop A/A , Machubeni, Cacadu, 5410.
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