Overview
Makuatlane Junior Secondary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Mtfletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 127 learners and is staffed by 6 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 Joe Gqabi education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 17 other primary schools in Mtfletcher.
School fees
Makuatlane Junior Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Makuatlane Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Makuatlane 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 072 575 3871 for specifics.
Is Makuatlane Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Makuatlane 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 127 learners.
What is the quintile of Makuatlane Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q1 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Joe Gqabi district, Makuatlane Junior Secondary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
Makuatlane Junior Secondary School accepts applications directly at the Makuatlane 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 Makuatlane Junior Secondary School
Call 072 575 3871 to confirm whether Makuatlane 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 Makuatlane A/A,Joe Gqabi,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 Makuatlane Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Makuatlane 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 Makuatlane 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 Makuatlane Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Makuatlane Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Makuatlane 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 Makuatlane Junior Secondary School via phone 072 575 3871.
What documents do I need to apply at Makuatlane Junior Secondary School?
Makuatlane 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 Makuatlane Junior Secondary School (phone 072 575 3871) for any school-specific requirements.
