Rochdale Junior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Rochdale Junior Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rochdale 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, Rochdale 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
Rochdale 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, Rochdale Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 447 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Rochdale Junior Secondary School is situated in Matatiele, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Matatiele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mahangu Location, Makhoba A/A, Matatiele 4730, 4730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1465, Matatiele, 4730.
Curriculum & Academics
Rochdale Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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
Mahangu Location, Makhoba A/A, Matatiele 4730, 4730
Matatiele, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1465, Matatiele, 4730
Phone
+27 79 265 9410Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501067
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.