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Washbank Junior Secondary School

Public combined school · Box, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Clydesdale circuit)

Washbank Junior Secondary School is a public combined school based in Box. 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 Washbank Junior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Box, Washbank Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

251
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Washbank Junior Secondary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Washbank Junior Secondary School's 251; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Washbank Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Washbank Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Washbank Junior Secondary School's 251; is a public primary school, a different phase than Washbank Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Washbank Junior Secondary School's 251, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Washbank Junior Secondary School, 1,499 compared with 251; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Washbank Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Washbank Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Washbank Junior Secondary School's 251; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Washbank 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Umzimkulu, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Postal
P.o.box 641, Umzimkulu, 3297
Telephone
071 456 1098
Email
washbankjunior-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500429200

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Washbank 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 Washbank Junior Secondary School directly, on 071 456 1098 or by email at WASHBANKJUNIOR-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Washbank 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 Washbank Junior Secondary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Washbank 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 Harry Gwala besides Washbank Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Washbank Junior Secondary School?
Washbank Junior Secondary School reported 251 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Washbank Junior Secondary School?
No. Washbank 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 Washbank Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Washbank Junior Secondary School.
Is Washbank Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Washbank Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Washbank Junior Secondary School?
You can call 071 456 1098 or email WASHBANKJUNIOR-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Umzimkulu, Umzimkhulu, 3297.