Primary Public No Fee Q1

Nxalesa Junior Secondary School

Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape

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Learners (2025)
69
Educators (2025)
6
Learner : Educator
11.5:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Nxalesa Junior Secondary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 69 learners and is staffed by 6 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 12:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Chris Hani East education district.

EMIS
200601095
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q1
Learners (2025)
69
Province
Eastern Cape
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 106 other primary schools in Cofimvaba.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
11.5:1
vs 20.2:1 area average
Ranks 10th of 107
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Nxalesa Junior Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.

Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Nxalesa Junior Secondary School for 2027?

Tuition at Nxalesa Junior Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Chris Hani East district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 083 734 6008 for specifics.

Is Nxalesa Junior Secondary School a no-fee school?

Yes, Nxalesa Junior Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Chris Hani East district. No tuition is charged to any of its 69 learners.

What is the quintile of Nxalesa Junior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?

As a Q1 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Chris Hani East district, Nxalesa Junior Secondary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.

Admissions

How to apply

To enrol your child at Nxalesa Junior Secondary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Nxalesa Junior Secondary School school office. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Chris Hani East education district is summarised below.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Nxalesa Junior Secondary School

    Call 083 734 6008 to confirm whether Nxalesa Junior Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from Mtshanyana Administrative Area,Cofimvaba,Cofimvaba,5380 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Nxalesa Junior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Nxalesa Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Nxalesa Junior Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Chris Hani East district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Nxalesa Junior Secondary School for the next school year?

To apply to Nxalesa Junior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Nxalesa Junior Secondary School. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. For confirmation of available places, contact Nxalesa Junior Secondary School via phone 083 734 6008.

What documents do I need to apply at Nxalesa Junior Secondary School?

Nxalesa Junior Secondary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Nxalesa Junior Secondary School (phone 083 734 6008) for any school-specific requirements.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Mtshanyana Administrative Area,Cofimvaba,Cofimvaba,5380
Postal address
P O Box 130, Cofimvaba, 5380
Telephone
083 734 6008
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
200601095
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Intsika Yethu Local Municipality
District municipality
Chris Hani District Municipality
Section 21 status
Yes
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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