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Pumlani Junior Secondary School

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

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

In Engcobo, Idutywa, Pumlani Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

158
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Pumlani Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Pumlani Junior Secondary School's 158; 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 Pumlani 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 Pumlani Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 158, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pumlani Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pumlani Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pumlani 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 Pumlani Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pumlani Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pumlani 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 Pumlani Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pumlani Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pumlani Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Idutywa

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

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Pumlani Junior Secondary School's 158; 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 Pumlani 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 Pumlani Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 158, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pumlani Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pumlani Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pumlani Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,073 learners against Pumlani Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pumlani Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pumlani Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pumlani Junior Secondary School, 889 compared with 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pumlani Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pumlani 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 Pumlani Junior Secondary School for 2027

Pumlani 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
Chaba A/A, Engcobo, 5050
Postal
P O Box 2199, Idutywa, 5050
Telephone
083 380 7544
EMIS number
200400929

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pumlani 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 Pumlani Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 380 7544, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pumlani 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 Pumlani Junior Secondary School the best school in Idutywa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pumlani 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 Idutywa besides Pumlani Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Mida School.
How big are the classes at Pumlani Junior Secondary School?
Pumlani Junior Secondary School reported 158 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 Pumlani Junior Secondary School?
No. Pumlani 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 Pumlani Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Pumlani Junior Secondary School.
Is Pumlani Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Pumlani Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pumlani Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 380 7544. It is located at Chaba A/A, Engcobo, 5050.
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