Overview
Tinana Junior Secondary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 290 learners and is staffed by 8 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 36:1), 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 64 other primary schools in Mt Fletcher.
School fees
Tinana Junior Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Tinana Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Tinana 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 079 534 0863 for specifics.
Is Tinana Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Tinana 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 290 learners.
What is the quintile of Tinana Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q1 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Joe Gqabi district, Tinana Junior Secondary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
Applications to Tinana Junior Secondary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Tinana Junior 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 Tinana Junior Secondary School
Call 079 534 0863 to confirm whether Tinana 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 Tinana 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 Tinana Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Tinana 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 Tinana 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 Tinana Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Tinana Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Tinana 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 Tinana Junior Secondary School via phone 079 534 0863.
What documents do I need to apply at Tinana Junior Secondary School?
Tinana 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 Tinana Junior Secondary School (phone 079 534 0863) for any school-specific requirements.