Lower Thokoana Junior Secondary School
Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Lower Thokoana Junior Secondary School
As a public primary school, Lower Thokoana Junior Secondary School provides education to learners in Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Joe Gqabi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 161 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 27:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lower Thokoana 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, Lower Thokoana 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
Lower Thokoana 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, Lower Thokoana Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 161 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Lower Thokoana Junior Secondary School is situated in Mount Fletcher (Mt Fletcher), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Thokoana A/A, Mount Fletcher, Mt Fletcher, 4770. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 17, Mount Fletcher, 4770.
Curriculum & Academics
Lower Thokoana Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lower Thokoana 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 Lower Thokoana 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
Thokoana A/A, Mount Fletcher, Mt Fletcher, 4770
Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 17, Mount Fletcher, 4770
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500436
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.