Overview
Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 231 learners and is staffed by 11 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 21:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 120 other primary schools in Umtata.
School fees
Lugxogxo 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 Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Lugxogxo 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 Or Tambo Inland district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 060 823 5754 for specifics.
Is Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. No tuition is charged to any of its 231 learners.
What is the quintile of Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape community in the Or Tambo Inland district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School school office. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Or Tambo Inland education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School
Call 060 823 5754 to confirm whether Lugxogxo 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 Lugxogxo Location,Mthatha,Tabase A/A,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 Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Lugxogxo 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 Lugxogxo 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 Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Lugxogxo 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 Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School via phone 060 823 5754.
What documents do I need to apply at Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School?
Lugxogxo 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 Lugxogxo Junior Secondary School (phone 060 823 5754) for any school-specific requirements.