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Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Kenterton, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Braemar circuit)

In Kenterton, Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Kenterton. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

158
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School, 1,550 compared with 158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
261 Ixopo Road, Dumisakenterton, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
P.o.box 11095, Umzinto, 4200
Telephone
060 391 4235
Email
thomasmbhelejs@gmail.com
EMIS number
500323047

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thomas Mbhele 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 Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School directly, on 060 391 4235 or by email at thomasmbhelejs@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thomas Mbhele 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 Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thomas Mbhele 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 Ugu besides Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School?
Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School reported 158 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School?
No. Thomas Mbhele 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 Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School.
Is Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thomas Mbhele Junior Secondary School?
You can call 060 391 4235 or email thomasmbhelejs@gmail.com. It is located at 261 Ixopo Road, Dumisakenterton, Umzinto, 4200.