Overview
Botsabelo Junior Secondary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Qumbu, MacLear, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 159 learners and is staffed by 6 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 27:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Joe Gqabi education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 14 other primary schools in Qumbu.
School fees
Botsabelo 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 Botsabelo Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Botsabelo Junior Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Joe Gqabi district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 084 641 0184 for specifics.
Is Botsabelo Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Botsabelo Junior Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Joe Gqabi district. No tuition is charged to any of its 159 learners.
What is the quintile of Botsabelo Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q1 by the Department of Basic Education, Botsabelo Junior Secondary School falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 159 learners attending here in Qumbu, MacLear, Eastern Cape pay no school fees.
How to apply
Botsabelo Junior Secondary School accepts applications directly at the Botsabelo Junior Secondary School school office in the Joe Gqabi education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Botsabelo Junior Secondary School
Call 084 641 0184 to confirm whether Botsabelo 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 Ngqayi A/A,Maclear,5480 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 Botsabelo Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Botsabelo Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Botsabelo Junior Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Joe Gqabi 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 Botsabelo Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Botsabelo Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Botsabelo 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 Botsabelo Junior Secondary School via phone 084 641 0184.
What documents do I need to apply at Botsabelo Junior Secondary School?
Botsabelo 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 Botsabelo Junior Secondary School (phone 084 641 0184) for any school-specific requirements.