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Sentile Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sentile Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Cofimvaba. 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 Sentile Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sentile Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Cofimvaba. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

66
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sentile 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

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Sentile Junior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sentile Junior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Sentile Junior Secondary School's 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sentile Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Sentile Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sentile Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sentile Junior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sentile Junior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sentile Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

Zooming into Cofimvaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sentile Junior Secondary School.

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Sentile Junior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sentile Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 955 learners against Sentile Junior Secondary School's 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sentile Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sentile Junior Secondary School, 887 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sentile Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sentile Junior Secondary School, 684 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sentile Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sentile Junior Secondary School, 618 compared with 66; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sentile Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Sentile Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Sentile 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
Sentile Village Zigudu A/A, Cofimvaba, Cofimvaba, 5380
Postal
P.o. Box 109, Zigudu, Cofimvaba, 5380
Telephone
065 526 3869
EMIS number
200601130

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sentile 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 Sentile Junior Secondary School directly, on 065 526 3869, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sentile 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 Sentile Junior Secondary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sentile 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 Cofimvaba besides Sentile Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Sentile Junior Secondary School?
Sentile Junior Secondary School reported 66 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Sentile Junior Secondary School?
No. Sentile 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 Sentile Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sentile Junior Secondary School.
Is Sentile Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sentile Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sentile Junior Secondary School?
You can call 065 526 3869. It is located at Sentile Village Zigudu A/A, Cofimvaba, Cofimvaba, 5380.
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