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Vellem Junior Secondary School

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

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

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Vellem Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lusikisiki, Vellem Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

351
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Vellem Junior Secondary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Vellem Junior Secondary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vellem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vellem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Vellem Junior Secondary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vellem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vellem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vellem Junior Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vellem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vellem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vellem Junior Secondary School, 1,657 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vellem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vellem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vellem Junior Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vellem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vellem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lusikisiki

And within Lusikisiki itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Vellem Junior Secondary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vellem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vellem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khotso Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against Vellem Junior Secondary School's 351, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ntafufu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,290 learners against Vellem Junior Secondary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vellem Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vellem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamsikwa Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,244 learners against Vellem Junior Secondary School's 351; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vellem Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mxhume Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vellem Junior Secondary School, 1,229 compared with 351; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vellem 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 Vellem Junior Secondary School for 2027

Because Vellem Junior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nkunzimbini A/A, Lusikisiki, Lusikisiki, 4820
Postal
P.o. Box 376, Lusikisiki, Lusikisiki, 4820
Telephone
078 843 4247
EMIS number
200501272

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vellem 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 Vellem Junior Secondary School directly, on 078 843 4247, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vellem 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 Vellem Junior Secondary School the best school in Lusikisiki?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vellem 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 Lusikisiki besides Vellem Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lusikisiki, including Toli Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vellem Junior Secondary School?
Vellem Junior Secondary School reported 351 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Vellem Junior Secondary School?
No. Vellem 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 Vellem Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Vellem Junior Secondary School.
Is Vellem Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Vellem Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vellem Junior Secondary School?
You can call 078 843 4247. It is located at Nkunzimbini A/A, Lusikisiki, Lusikisiki, 4820.
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