Overview
Bambilanga Junior Secondary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 342 learners and is staffed by 8 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 43:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 120 other primary schools in Umtata.
School fees
Bambilanga Junior Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Bambilanga Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Bambilanga Junior Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 072 862 2864 for specifics.
Is Bambilanga Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Bambilanga Junior Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. No tuition is charged to any of its 342 learners.
What is the quintile of Bambilanga Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q3 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Or Tambo Inland district, Bambilanga Junior Secondary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
Applications to Bambilanga Junior Secondary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Bambilanga Junior Secondary School school office in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Eastern Cape.
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Confirm availability with Bambilanga Junior Secondary School
Call 072 862 2864 to confirm whether Bambilanga Junior Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Matyengqina A/A,Viedgesville,Mthatha,5099 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Bambilanga Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Bambilanga Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Bambilanga Junior Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Or Tambo Inland district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Bambilanga Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Bambilanga Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Bambilanga Junior Secondary School. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. For confirmation of available places, contact Bambilanga Junior Secondary School via phone 072 862 2864.
What documents do I need to apply at Bambilanga Junior Secondary School?
Bambilanga Junior Secondary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Bambilanga Junior Secondary School (phone 072 862 2864) for any school-specific requirements.