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Upper Cala Junior Secondary School

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

Upper Cala Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Cala. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Upper Cala Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Cala, Upper Cala Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

79
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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


District comparison

Chris Hani East district

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cala 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 Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cala 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 Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cala

  • Cala Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,213 learners against Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's 79; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Horizon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 954 learners against Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's 79; is a public primary school, a different phase than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • L M Silingela Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 952 learners against Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's 79; is a public primary school, a different phase than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 930 learners against Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 511 learners against Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cala Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cala Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

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 Upper Cala Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Upper Cala 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
Upper Mnxe A/A, Cala, 5455
Postal
P O Box 1, Cala, 5455
Telephone
078 640 3608
EMIS number
200600868

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Upper Cala 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 Upper Cala Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 640 3608, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Upper Cala 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 Upper Cala Junior Secondary School the best school in Cala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Upper Cala 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 Cala besides Upper Cala Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cala, including Cala Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Upper Cala Junior Secondary School?
Upper Cala Junior Secondary School reported 79 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Upper Cala Junior Secondary School?
No. Upper Cala 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 Upper Cala Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Upper Cala Junior Secondary School.
Is Upper Cala Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Upper Cala Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Upper Cala Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 640 3608. It is located at Upper Mnxe A/A, Cala, 5455.
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