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Tyumbu Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Umtata, Mthatha, Tyumbu 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 Tyumbu Junior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Tyumbu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school serving families in and around Umtata, Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

189
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tyumbu Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Tyumbu Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tyumbu 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 Tyumbu Junior Secondary School's 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tyumbu 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 Tyumbu Junior Secondary School's 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tyumbu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 189, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tyumbu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tyumbu Junior Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tyumbu 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 Tyumbu Junior Secondary School's 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tyumbu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 189, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tyumbu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Tyumbu Junior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 189; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tyumbu Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tyumbu Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tyumbu Junior 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
Tyumbu Jss, Mthata, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Tyumbu , Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
082 713 1832
EMIS number
200401084

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tyumbu 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 Tyumbu Junior Secondary School directly, on 082 713 1832, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tyumbu 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 Tyumbu Junior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tyumbu 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 Tyumbu 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 Tyumbu Junior Secondary School?
Tyumbu Junior Secondary School reported 189 learners and 7 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 Tyumbu Junior Secondary School?
No. Tyumbu Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tyumbu Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Tyumbu Junior Secondary School.
Is Tyumbu Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Tyumbu Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tyumbu Junior Secondary School?
You can call 082 713 1832. It is located at Tyumbu Jss, Mthata, Mthatha, 5099.
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