Public primary school

Magwaza Junior Secondary School

Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape

Magwaza 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 9 learners and 4 educators, about 2.3 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)9
Educators (2025)4
Learners per educator2.3 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 100% of 1068 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200300266

Address and location

Street addressNcisininde A/A,nqamakwe,4990
Postal addressP O Box 517, Nqamakwe, 4990
TownNqamakwe
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtAmathole East
MunicipalityMnquma Local Municipality
Former departmentTranskei

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 Magwaza Junior Secondary School

Is Magwaza Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Magwaza Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.

Does Magwaza 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 Magwaza Junior Secondary School?

9 learners and 4 educators (about 2.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 100% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Magwaza Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 200300266.

Where is Magwaza Junior Secondary School?

Ncisininde A/A,nqamakwe,4990. It is in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 064 759 1618.

Schools near Magwaza Junior Secondary School

Ezolo Primary School

Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape 5.1 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 3No fees

50 learners082 297 9291

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.