Overview
Mpandela Junior Secondary School is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 229 learners and is staffed by 9 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 25:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 44 other combined schools in Umtata.
School fees
Mpandela Junior Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Mpandela Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Mpandela Junior Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 082 750 3791 for specifics.
Is Mpandela Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Mpandela Junior Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. No tuition is charged to any of its 229 learners.
What is the quintile of Mpandela Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Mpandela Junior Secondary School is a Q3 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 Mpandela Junior Secondary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Mpandela Junior Secondary School school office. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Or Tambo Inland education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Mpandela Junior Secondary School
Call 082 750 3791 to confirm whether Mpandela 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 Mpandela Location,Mthatha,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 Mpandela Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Mpandela Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Mpandela 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)
- 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 Mpandela Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Mpandela Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Mpandela 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 Mpandela Junior Secondary School via phone 082 750 3791.
What documents do I need to apply at Mpandela Junior Secondary School?
Mpandela 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 Mpandela Junior Secondary School (phone 082 750 3791) for any school-specific requirements.