Overview
Umfanta Junior Secondary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 282 learners and is staffed by 12 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 24:1), 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
Umfanta 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 Umfanta Junior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Umfanta 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 076 402 6014 for specifics.
Is Umfanta Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Umfanta 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 282 learners.
What is the quintile of Umfanta Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Umfanta Junior Secondary School is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape community in the Joe Gqabi district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
Applications to Umfanta Junior Secondary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Umfanta 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 Umfanta Junior Secondary School
Call 076 402 6014 to confirm whether Umfanta 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 Umfanta 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 Umfanta Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Umfanta 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 Umfanta 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 Umfanta Junior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Umfanta Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Umfanta 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 Umfanta Junior Secondary School via phone 076 402 6014.
What documents do I need to apply at Umfanta Junior Secondary School?
Umfanta 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 Umfanta Junior Secondary School (phone 076 402 6014) for any school-specific requirements.