Kwam Junior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Kwam Junior Secondary School
Situated in an rural part of Qumbu, Eastern Cape, Kwam Junior Secondary School functions as a public primary school within the Or Tambo Inland education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 141 learners with a teaching staff of 5, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kwam Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Kwam 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
Kwam 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, Kwam Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 141 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Kwam Junior Secondary School is situated in Qumbu (Libode), 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 Mhlontlo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwam Administration Area, Qumbu, 5180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 03, Qumbu, 5180.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwam Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kwam 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kwam 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
Kwam Administration Area, Qumbu, 5180
Qumbu, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 03, Qumbu, 5180
Phone
+27 83 718 1663Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400340
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.