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Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Qumbu, Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Qumbu, Tsolo. 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 Lotana Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Qumbu, Tsolo, Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

164
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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


District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School, 2,116 compared with 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School's 164, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,289 learners against Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Drc Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School, 1,092 compared with 164; is a public primary school, a different phase than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School, 732 compared with 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Lotana 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 Lotana Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Upper Lotana 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 Lotana , Qumbu, 5180
Postal
Private Bag X1043 5170
Telephone
083 750 6913
EMIS number
200401097

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Upper Lotana 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 Lotana Junior Secondary School directly, on 083 750 6913, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Upper Lotana 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 Lotana Junior Secondary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Upper Lotana 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 Tsolo besides Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School?
Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School reported 164 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Lotana Junior Secondary School?
No. Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School.
Is Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School?
You can call 083 750 6913. It is located at Upper Lotana , Qumbu, 5180.
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