Overview
Tembisa Junior Secondary School is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 138 learners and is staffed by 5 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 28:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Amathole East education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 20 other combined schools in Willowvale.
School fees
Tembisa 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 Tembisa Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Tembisa 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 Amathole East district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; contact the school office for specifics.
Is Tembisa Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Tembisa Junior Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Amathole East district. No tuition is charged to any of its 138 learners.
What is the quintile of Tembisa Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Tembisa Junior Secondary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Willowvale, Eastern Cape community in the Amathole East district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
Tembisa Junior Secondary School accepts applications directly at the Tembisa Junior Secondary School school office in the Amathole East education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Tembisa Junior Secondary School
Contact Tembisa Junior Secondary School directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Bonxa Aa,Willowvale,5040 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 Tembisa Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Tembisa 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 Tembisa Junior Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Amathole East 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 Tembisa Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Tembisa Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Tembisa 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 Tembisa Junior Secondary School via the school office.
What documents do I need to apply at Tembisa Junior Secondary School?
Tembisa 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 Tembisa Junior Secondary School (the school office) for any school-specific requirements.