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Pontseng Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

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

In Matatiele, Pontseng Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

898
Learners
34
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Pontseng Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Pontseng Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Pontseng Junior Secondary School's 898; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pontseng Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pontseng Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Pontseng Junior Secondary School's 898, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pontseng Junior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 898; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pontseng Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pontseng Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pontseng Junior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 898; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pontseng Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pontseng Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pontseng Junior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 898; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pontseng Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pontseng Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

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

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Pontseng Junior Secondary School's 898, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Pontseng Junior Secondary School's 898, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Pontseng Junior Secondary School's 898; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pontseng Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pontseng Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Pontseng Junior Secondary School, with 1,209 learners against 898; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pontseng Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pontseng Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pontseng Junior Secondary School, at 1,206 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pontseng Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pontseng 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 Pontseng Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Pontseng Junior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Diaho A/A, Pontseng, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P.o. Box 171, Matatiele, 4730,
Telephone
079 544 8622
EMIS number
200501031

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pontseng 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 Pontseng Junior Secondary School directly, on 079 544 8622, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pontseng 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 Pontseng Junior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pontseng 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 Matatiele besides Pontseng Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Pontseng Junior Secondary School?
Pontseng Junior Secondary School reported 898 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Pontseng Junior Secondary School?
No. Pontseng 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 Pontseng Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Pontseng Junior Secondary School.
Is Pontseng Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Pontseng Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pontseng Junior Secondary School?
You can call 079 544 8622. It is located at Diaho A/A, Pontseng, Matatiele, 4730.
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