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Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School, a public combined school serving Ngqeleni. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School is a public combined school in Ngqeleni. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

421
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 Coastal district

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School, 1,788 compared with 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School, 1,734 compared with 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Matanzima 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 Matanzima Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngqeleni

  • Nogemane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,633 learners against Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gxaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Matanzima 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 Matanzima Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalibunga Comprehensive High School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School, 1,380 compared with 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,261 learners against Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntapane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School, 1,035 compared with 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Upper Matanzima 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
Nzwakazi Location, Maqanyeni A/A, Nqgeleni, 5140
Postal
P O Box 96, Ngqeleni, 5140
EMIS number
200401098

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Upper Matanzima 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 Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School the best school in Ngqeleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Upper Matanzima 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 Ngqeleni besides Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngqeleni, including Nogemane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School?
Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School reported 421 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Matanzima Junior Secondary School?
No. Upper Matanzima 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 Matanzima Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School.
Is Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Upper Matanzima Junior Secondary School?
It is located at Nzwakazi Location, Maqanyeni A/A, Nqgeleni, 5140.
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