Upper Nofotyo Junior Secondary School
Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape 880 m
Public primary school
Lower Nofotyo Junior Secondary School
Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape
Lower Nofotyo Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 13 learners and 1 educators, about 13 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 13 |
| Educators (2025) | 1 |
| Learners per educator | 13 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300231 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nofotyo Administrative Area,nqamakwe,4990 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 577, Nqamakwe, 4990 |
| Town | Nqamakwe |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Lower Nofotyo Junior Secondary School
Is Lower Nofotyo Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lower Nofotyo Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.
Does Lower Nofotyo Junior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Lower Nofotyo Junior Secondary School?
13 learners and 1 educators (about 13 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lower Nofotyo Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300231.
Where is Lower Nofotyo Junior Secondary School?
Nofotyo Administrative Area,nqamakwe,4990. It is in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 072 442 3616.
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80.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.