Kubusie Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Kubusie Junior Secondary School
Kubusie Junior Secondary School (EMIS: 200400335) is a public combined school situated in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape and managed by the Or Tambo Inland education district. The 2025 academic year saw 73 enrolled learners instructed by 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 10:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kubusie Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Kubusie 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
Kubusie 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, Kubusie Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 73 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Kubusie Junior Secondary School is situated in Mount Frere (Qumbu), 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 Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mthonjeni Location, Kubusie A/A, Qumbu, 5180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 371, Kubusi Location, Qumbu, 5180.
Curriculum & Academics
Kubusie Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kubusie Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kubusie 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
Mthonjeni Location, Kubusie A/A, Qumbu, 5180
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 371, Kubusi Location, Qumbu, 5180
Phone
+27 82 693 3207Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400335
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.