St Josephs Junior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

St Josephs Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Umtata, Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

814

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, St Josephs Junior Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact St Josephs Junior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs 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 St Josephs Junior Secondary School's 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs 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 St Josephs Junior Secondary School's 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 814, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs 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 St Josephs Junior Secondary School's 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 814, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 814; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to St Josephs Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because St Josephs 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: No. 29, First Avenue, Norwood, Mthatha, 5099
Postal: P O Box 1083, Umtata, 5099
Telephone: 083 400 2186
EMIS number: 200401030

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at St Josephs 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 St Josephs Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 400 2186, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to St Josephs 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 St Josephs Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?

No matric pass rate is on record for St Josephs 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 Mthatha besides St Josephs Junior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at St Josephs Junior Secondary School?

St Josephs Junior Secondary School reported 814 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 St Josephs Junior Secondary School?

Yes, St Josephs Junior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are St Josephs Junior Secondary School's matric results like?

No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Josephs Junior Secondary School.

Is St Josephs Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

St Josephs Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact St Josephs Junior Secondary School?

You can call 083 400 2186. It is located at No. 29, First Avenue, Norwood, Mthatha, 5099.

Or Tambo Inland district

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs 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 St Josephs Junior Secondary School's 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs 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 St Josephs Junior Secondary School's 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 814, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs 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 St Josephs Junior Secondary School's 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 814, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Josephs Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than St Josephs Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 814; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Josephs Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.