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Sobekwa Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Sobekwa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Nqamakwe. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sobekwa Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Nqamakwe, Sobekwa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

94
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Sobekwa Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole East district

5 other schools in Amathole East district, for comparison against Sobekwa Junior Secondary School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Sobekwa Junior Secondary School's 94; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobekwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 94, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobekwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Sobekwa Junior Secondary School's 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobekwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Sobekwa Junior Secondary School's 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobekwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nqamakwe

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

  • Blythswood High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 794 learners against Sobekwa Junior Secondary School's 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobekwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomaheya Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School, 510 compared with 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobekwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongabantu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School, 482 compared with 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobekwa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwasa English Medium School teaches considerably more learners than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School, 421 compared with 94, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Xilinxa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 406 learners against Sobekwa Junior Secondary School's 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobekwa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobekwa 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 Sobekwa Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Sobekwa 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
Ncisininde A/A, Nqamakwe, 4990
Postal
P O Box 315, Nqamakwe, 4990
Telephone
083 312 9322
EMIS number
200300577

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sobekwa 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 Sobekwa Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 312 9322, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sobekwa 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 Sobekwa Junior Secondary School the best school in Nqamakwe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sobekwa 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 Nqamakwe besides Sobekwa Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nqamakwe, including Blythswood High School.
How big are the classes at Sobekwa Junior Secondary School?
Sobekwa Junior Secondary School reported 94 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Sobekwa Junior Secondary School?
No. Sobekwa Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sobekwa Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sobekwa Junior Secondary School.
Is Sobekwa Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sobekwa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sobekwa Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 312 9322. It is located at Ncisininde A/A, Nqamakwe, 4990.
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