Mbuqe Junior Secondary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Mbuqe Junior Secondary School
Based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, Mbuqe Junior Secondary School is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Or Tambo Inland education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1670 learners with a teaching staff of 50, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower 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
Mbuqe Junior Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Mbuqe 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
Mbuqe 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, Mbuqe Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,670 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Mbuqe Junior Secondary School is situated in Mthatha (Umtata), 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Jozana Street, Mbuqe Park, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag 6033, Umtata, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbuqe Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mbuqe 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 Mbuqe 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
Jozana Street, Mbuqe Park, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
Private Bag 6033, Umtata, 5099
Phone
+27 47 535 0330Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400547
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.