Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Eastern Cape / Tsomo / Zakhele Junior Secondary School

Zakhele Junior Secondary School

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

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

Is any information about Zakhele Junior Secondary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

In Tsomo, Zakhele Junior Secondary School operates as a public combined school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

249
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Zakhele Junior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Zakhele Junior Secondary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakhele Junior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele 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 Zakhele Junior Secondary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele 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 Zakhele Junior Secondary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Junior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Zakhele Junior Secondary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

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

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 833 learners against Zakhele Junior Secondary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakhele Junior Secondary School, 772 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 707 learners against Zakhele Junior Secondary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zakhele Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zakhele Junior Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 676 learners against Zakhele Junior Secondary School's 249, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy teaches considerably more learners than Zakhele Junior Secondary School, 583 compared with 249, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Zakhele Junior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Zakhele 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
Erf 74 & 75 Main Street, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 176, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
072 677 6785
EMIS number
200300670

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zakhele 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 Zakhele Junior Secondary School directly, on 072 677 6785, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zakhele 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 Zakhele Junior Secondary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zakhele 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 Tsomo besides Zakhele Junior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zakhele Junior Secondary School?
Zakhele Junior Secondary School reported 249 learners and 11 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 Zakhele Junior Secondary School?
No. Zakhele 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 Zakhele Junior Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Zakhele Junior Secondary School.
Is Zakhele Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zakhele Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zakhele Junior Secondary School?
You can call 072 677 6785. It is located at Erf 74 & 75 Main Street, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400.
Related

Related schools in Tsomo

Nearby schools in Tsomo: