Overview
Etyeni Junior Secondary School is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Qumbu, MacLear, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 226 learners and is staffed by 10 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 23:1), 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 5 other combined schools in Qumbu.
School fees
Etyeni Junior Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Etyeni Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Etyeni 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; contact the school office for specifics.
Is Etyeni Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Etyeni 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 226 learners.
What is the quintile of Etyeni Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Etyeni Junior Secondary School is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Qumbu, MacLear, Eastern Cape community in the Joe Gqabi district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Etyeni Junior Secondary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Etyeni Junior Secondary School school office. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Joe Gqabi education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Etyeni Junior Secondary School
Contact Etyeni Junior Secondary School directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Katkop A/A,Mount Fletcher,Mount Fletcher,4770 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 Etyeni Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Etyeni 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 Etyeni 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)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Etyeni Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Etyeni Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Etyeni 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 Etyeni Junior Secondary School via the school office.
What documents do I need to apply at Etyeni Junior Secondary School?
Etyeni 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 Etyeni Junior Secondary School (the school office) for any school-specific requirements.