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Mhala Junior Secondary School

Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa, Eastern Cape

083 339 4764 Directions

Mhala Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 145 learners and 5 educators, about 29 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)145
Educators (2025)5
Learners per educator29 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 1266 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number200300334

Address and location

Street addressMhala Location, Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa
Postal addressP O Box 141, Idutywa
Suburb / areaBonkolo A/A
TownIdutywa
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtAmathole East
MunicipalityMbhashe Local Municipality
Former departmentTranskei
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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 Mhala Junior Secondary School

Is Mhala Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Mhala Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.

Does Mhala Junior Secondary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.

How many learners are at Mhala Junior Secondary School?

145 learners and 5 educators (about 29 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Mhala Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 200300334.

Where is Mhala Junior Secondary School?

Mhala Location, Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa. It is in Bonkolo A/A, Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 083 339 4764.

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