Gladys King Junior Secondary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Gladys King Junior Secondary School
Gladys King Junior Secondary School provides combined school education as a independent school in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Or Tambo Inland education district. In 2025, the school reported 311 learners and 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 19:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Gladys King Junior Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Gladys King Junior Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Gladys King Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 311 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gladys King Junior Secondary School is situated in Mthatha (Northcrest), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 29 Sakwe Street, Northcrest, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 419, Northcrest, Mthatha, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Gladys King Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gladys King 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
29 Sakwe Street, Northcrest, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 419, Northcrest, Mthatha, 5099
Phone
+27 47 543 5051Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401395
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.