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Tafa Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Engcobo, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Tafa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Engcobo, Cofimvaba. 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 Tafa Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Engcobo, Cofimvaba, Tafa Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

162
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Tafa Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Tafa Junior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Tafa Junior Secondary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafa Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Tafa Junior Secondary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Tafa Junior Secondary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Tafa Junior Secondary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

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

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Tafa Junior Secondary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafa Junior Secondary School, 955 compared with 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Tafa Junior Secondary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 684 learners against Tafa Junior Secondary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafa Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 618 learners against Tafa Junior Secondary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafa Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Tafa Junior Secondary School for 2027

Tafa Junior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Xonya A/A, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P O Box 100, Engcobo, 5050
Telephone
083 427 3188
EMIS number
200401037

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tafa 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 Tafa Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 427 3188, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tafa 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 Tafa Junior Secondary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tafa 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 Cofimvaba besides Tafa Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Tafa Junior Secondary School?
Tafa Junior Secondary School reported 162 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Tafa Junior Secondary School?
No. Tafa Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tafa Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Tafa Junior Secondary School.
Is Tafa Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Tafa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tafa Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 427 3188. It is located at Xonya A/A, Ngcobo, 5050.
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