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Soto Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Mooiplaas, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Soto Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Mooiplaas, East London. 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 Soto Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Soto Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Mooiplaas, East London. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

207
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Soto Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Soto Junior Secondary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Soto Junior Secondary School's 207; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Soto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Soto Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Soto Junior Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Soto Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Soto Junior Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 207; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Soto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Soto Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Soto Junior Secondary School's 207; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Soto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Soto Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Soto Junior Secondary School's 207; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Soto Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Soto Junior Secondary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Soto Junior Secondary School's 207; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Soto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Soto Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Soto Junior Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 207; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Soto Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Soto Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Soto Junior Secondary School's 207; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Soto Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Soto Junior Secondary School's 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soto Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Soto Junior Secondary School, 1,372 compared with 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Soto Junior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Soto Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Soto Junior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Soto Location, Mooiplaas, East London, 5288
Postal
Private Bag X201, East London, 5201
Telephone
073 315 4966
EMIS number
200200811

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Soto 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 Soto Junior Secondary School directly, on 073 315 4966, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Soto 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 Soto Junior Secondary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Soto 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 East London besides Soto Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Soto Junior Secondary School?
Soto Junior Secondary School reported 207 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Soto Junior Secondary School?
No. Soto 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 Soto Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Soto Junior Secondary School.
Is Soto Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Soto Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Soto Junior Secondary School?
You can call 073 315 4966. It is located at Soto Location, Mooiplaas, East London, 5288.
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