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Samaria Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Tabankulu, Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Samaria Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Tabankulu, Qumbu. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Samaria Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Samaria Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Tabankulu, Qumbu. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

145
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Samaria 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 Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Samaria Junior Secondary School's 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Samaria Junior Secondary School's 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 145, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Samaria Junior Secondary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Samaria Junior Secondary School's 145, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 1,468 compared with 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 1,332 compared with 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samaria Junior Secondary School, 1,294 compared with 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Samaria Junior Secondary School's 145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samaria Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samaria 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 Samaria Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Samaria 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
Mdyobe A/A, Samaria Location, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
P.o. Box 91919, Mount Frere, 5090,
Telephone
071 330 1024
EMIS number
200501076

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Samaria 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 Samaria Junior Secondary School directly, on 071 330 1024, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Samaria 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 Samaria Junior Secondary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Samaria 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 Qumbu besides Samaria Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Samaria Junior Secondary School?
Samaria Junior Secondary School reported 145 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Samaria Junior Secondary School?
No. Samaria 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 Samaria Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Samaria Junior Secondary School.
Is Samaria Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Samaria Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Samaria Junior Secondary School?
You can call 071 330 1024. It is located at Mdyobe A/A, Samaria Location, Tabankulu, 5090.
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