Overview
Mketengeni Junior Secondary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Flagstaff, Holycross, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 460 learners and is staffed by 14 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 33:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 5 other primary schools in Flagstaff.
School fees
Mketengeni 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 Mketengeni Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Mketengeni Junior Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q2) by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Coastal district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 083 756 4900 for specifics.
Is Mketengeni Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Mketengeni Junior Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q2), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Coastal district. No tuition is charged to any of its 460 learners.
What is the quintile of Mketengeni Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q2 by the Department of Basic Education, Mketengeni Junior Secondary School falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 460 learners attending here in Flagstaff, Holycross, Eastern Cape pay no school fees.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Mketengeni Junior Secondary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Mketengeni Junior Secondary School school office. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Or Tambo Coastal education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Mketengeni Junior Secondary School
Call 083 756 4900 to confirm whether Mketengeni 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 Nxarhabe A/A,P O Box 45,Flagstaff,4810 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 Mketengeni Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Mketengeni Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Mketengeni Junior Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Or Tambo Coastal 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 Mketengeni Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Mketengeni Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Mketengeni 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 Mketengeni Junior Secondary School via phone 083 756 4900.
What documents do I need to apply at Mketengeni Junior Secondary School?
Mketengeni 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 Mketengeni Junior Secondary School (phone 083 756 4900) for any school-specific requirements.