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Silo Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Xuka Drift, Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

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

In Xuka Drift, Engcobo, Silo Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

158
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Silo Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Silo Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Silo Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Silo Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Silo Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Silo Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Silo Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Silo Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Silo Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Silo Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silo Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Silo Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Silo Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silo Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Silo Junior Secondary School for 2027

Silo 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
Xuka Drift, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P.o.box 141, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050
Telephone
082 866 1113
EMIS number
200401000

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Silo 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 Silo Junior Secondary School directly, on 082 866 1113, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Silo 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 Silo Junior Secondary School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Silo 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 Engcobo besides Silo Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Silo Junior Secondary School?
Silo Junior Secondary School reported 158 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Silo Junior Secondary School?
No. Silo Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Silo Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Silo Junior Secondary School.
Is Silo Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Silo Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Silo Junior Secondary School?
You can call 082 866 1113. It is located at Xuka Drift, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050.
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