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Ruze Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Libode, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

In Libode, Ruze Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ruze Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ruze Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Libode. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

209
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ruze Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 Coastal district

Here is how Ruze Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ruze Junior Secondary School, 1,788 compared with 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ruze Junior Secondary School, 1,734 compared with 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Ruze Junior Secondary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Ruze Junior Secondary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Ruze Junior Secondary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Libode

Zooming into Libode, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ruze Junior Secondary School.

  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Ruze Junior Secondary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bekizulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ruze Junior Secondary School, 1,578 compared with 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sandi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ruze Junior Secondary School, 1,369 compared with 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Patrick's Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,297 learners against Ruze Junior Secondary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehushe Commercial School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,294 learners against Ruze Junior Secondary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ruze Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruze 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 Ruze Junior Secondary School for 2027

Ruze 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
Mhlanganisweni Location, Libode, Libode, 5160
Postal
P O Box217, Libode, Umtata, 5099
EMIS number
200400972

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ruze Junior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Ruze Junior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Ruze 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 Ruze Junior Secondary School the best school in Libode?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ruze 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 Libode besides Ruze Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Libode, including Victor Poto Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ruze Junior Secondary School?
Ruze Junior Secondary School reported 209 learners and 8 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 Ruze Junior Secondary School?
No. Ruze 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 Ruze Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ruze Junior Secondary School.
Is Ruze Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ruze Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ruze Junior Secondary School?
It is located at Mhlanganisweni Location, Libode, Libode, 5160.
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