Bedford Junior Secondary School
Bedford, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Bedford Junior Secondary School
Bedford Junior Secondary School is registered as a public combined school based in Bedford, Eastern Cape, under the Amathole West education district. The school recorded 537 learners and 16 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bedford Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Bedford Junior Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Bedford Junior Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bedford Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 537 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bedford Junior Secondary School is situated in Bedford (Goodwin Park), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: De Silva Street, Goodwin Park, Bedford, 5780. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 68, Bedford, 5780.
Curriculum & Academics
Bedford Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bedford Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bedford Junior Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
De Silva Street, Goodwin Park, Bedford, 5780
Bedford, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 68, Bedford, 5780
Phone
+27 46 940 0289Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100053
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.