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Rochdale Junior Secondary School

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

Rochdale 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 Rochdale Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

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

447
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Rochdale Junior Secondary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Rochdale Junior Secondary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rochdale Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rochdale 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 Rochdale Junior Secondary School's 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rochdale Junior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rochdale Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rochdale Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rochdale Junior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rochdale Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rochdale Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rochdale Junior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rochdale Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rochdale 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 Rochdale Junior Secondary School's 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Rochdale Junior Secondary School's 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Rochdale Junior Secondary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rochdale Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rochdale Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Rochdale Junior Secondary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rochdale Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rochdale Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rochdale Junior Secondary School, 1,206 compared with 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rochdale Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rochdale 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 Rochdale Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Rochdale 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
Mahangu Location, Makhoba A/A, Matatiele 4730, 4730
Postal
P O Box 1465, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
079 265 9410
EMIS number
200501067

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rochdale 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 Rochdale Junior Secondary School directly, on 079 265 9410, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rochdale 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 Rochdale Junior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale Junior Secondary School?
Rochdale Junior Secondary School reported 447 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Rochdale Junior Secondary School?
No. Rochdale 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 Rochdale Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Rochdale Junior Secondary School.
Is Rochdale Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Rochdale Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rochdale Junior Secondary School?
You can call 079 265 9410. It is located at Mahangu Location, Makhoba A/A, Matatiele 4730, 4730.
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