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Middle Tyira Junior Secondary School

Qumbu, Eastern Cape

082 533 0170 Directions

Middle Tyira Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 196 learners and 6 educators, about 32.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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)196
Educators (2025)6
Learners per educator32.7 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 18% of 1266 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number200400599

Address and location

Street addressNcitshweni Location,qumbu,qumbu,5180
Postal addressC/0 Lower Tyira Store, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
TownQumbu
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtOr Tambo Inland
MunicipalityElundini 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 Middle Tyira Junior Secondary School

Is Middle Tyira Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Middle Tyira Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.

Does Middle Tyira 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 Middle Tyira Junior Secondary School?

196 learners and 6 educators (about 32.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 18% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Middle Tyira Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 200400599.

Where is Middle Tyira Junior Secondary School?

Ncitshweni Location,qumbu,qumbu,5180. It is in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 082 533 0170.

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