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Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sterkspruit. 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 Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sterkspruit, Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

744
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

5 other schools in Joe Gqabi district, for comparison against Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School, 1,708 compared with 744; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School, 1,707 compared with 744; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School's 744; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School's 744; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School's 744, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Sterkspruit

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

  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School's 744; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School's 744; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School's 744, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thaba Lesoba Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School, 1,217 compared with 744; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • St Teresa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School's 744, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Sterkspruit Senior 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
Zwelitsha Location, Emfundweni Street, Sterkspruit, 9762
Postal
P O Box 99, Sterkspruit, 9762
Telephone
082 719 8055
EMIS number
200600801

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sterkspruit Senior 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 Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School directly, on 082 719 8055, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sterkspruit Senior 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School the best school in Sterkspruit?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sterkspruit Senior 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 Sterkspruit besides Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sterkspruit, including Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School?
Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School reported 744 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School?
No. Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School.
Is Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sterkspruit Senior Secondary School?
You can call 082 719 8055. It is located at Zwelitsha Location, Emfundweni Street, Sterkspruit, 9762.
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