Samaria Junior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Samaria Junior Secondary School
A public institution, Samaria Junior Secondary School functions as a primary school located in Qumbu, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Or Tambo Inland education district. For the 2025 academic year, 145 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 24:1. 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
Samaria 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, Samaria 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
Samaria 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, Samaria Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 145 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Samaria Junior Secondary School is situated in Qumbu (Tabankulu), 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 Ntabankulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mdyobe A/A, Samaria Location, Tabankulu, 5090. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 91919, Mount Frere, 5090.
Curriculum & Academics
Samaria Junior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Samaria Junior Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 Samaria 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
Mdyobe A/A, Samaria Location, Tabankulu, 5090
Qumbu, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 91919, Mount Frere, 5090
Phone
+27 71 330 1024Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501076
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.