Overview
Sophonia Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Qumbu, MacLear, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 108 learners and is staffed by 5 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 22:1), 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 4 other secondary schools in MacLear.
School fees
Sophonia Senior Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Sophonia Senior Secondary School for 2027?
Sophonia Senior Secondary School is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Qumbu, MacLear, Eastern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 108 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 073 344 7118.
Is Sophonia Senior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Sophonia Senior Secondary School is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Qumbu, MacLear, Eastern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Sophonia Senior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Sophonia Senior 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
Applications to Sophonia Senior Secondary School for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Sophonia Senior Secondary School school office in the Joe Gqabi education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Eastern Cape.
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Confirm availability with Sophonia Senior Secondary School
Call 073 344 7118 to confirm whether Sophonia Senior Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Ngqayi A/A,Mt 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 Sophonia Senior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Sophonia Senior 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 Sophonia Senior 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 Sophonia Senior Secondary School for the next school year?
Sophonia Senior Secondary School processes applications at the school office. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. Reach the school directly via phone 073 344 7118 to confirm openings in the Joe Gqabi district.
What documents do I need to apply at Sophonia Senior Secondary School?
When applying to Sophonia Senior Secondary School, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by Sophonia Senior Secondary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 073 344 7118.