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Sterkstroom School

Public combined school · Masakhe, Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Sterkstroom School is a public combined school based in Masakhe, Sterkstroom. 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 Sterkstroom School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Masakhe, Sterkstroom, Sterkstroom School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

561
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Sterkstroom School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkstroom School, 1,607 compared with 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sterkstroom School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sterkstroom School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkstroom School, 1,410 compared with 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sterkstroom School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sterkstroom School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkstroom School, 1,349 compared with 561; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkstroom School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkstroom School, 1,348 compared with 561; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkstroom School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Sterkstroom School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sterkstroom School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sterkstroom School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sterkstroom

And within Sterkstroom itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Sterkstroom School, with 533 learners against 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sterkstroom School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 56.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sterkstroom School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Eluthuthu Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 381 learners against Sterkstroom School's 561; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkstroom 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 Sterkstroom School for 2027

Because Sterkstroom 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
Van Heerden Street, Sterkstroom, 5425
Postal
P O Box 24, Sterkstroom, 5425
Telephone
045 205 0008
EMIS number
200600978

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sterkstroom 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 Sterkstroom School directly, on 045 205 0008, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sterkstroom 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 Sterkstroom School the best school in Sterkstroom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sterkstroom 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 Sterkstroom besides Sterkstroom School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Sterkstroom, including Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sterkstroom School?
Sterkstroom School reported 561 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Sterkstroom School?
No. Sterkstroom School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sterkstroom School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sterkstroom School.
Is Sterkstroom School a public or private school?
Sterkstroom School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sterkstroom School?
You can call 045 205 0008. It is located at Van Heerden Street, Sterkstroom, 5425.
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