Public primary school

Njombela Junior Secondary School

Lady Frere, Eastern Cape

Njombela Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 108 learners and 5 educators, about 21.6 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)108
Educators (2025)5
Learners per educator21.6 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 1266 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number200600579

Address and location

Street addressNjombela Village,bengu A/A,lady Frere,5410
Postal addressP. O Box 578, Lady Frere, 5410
TownLady Frere
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtChris Hani West
MunicipalityEmalahleni 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 Njombela Junior Secondary School

Is Njombela Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Njombela Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.

Does Njombela 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 Njombela Junior Secondary School?

108 learners and 5 educators (about 21.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Njombela Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 200600579.

Where is Njombela Junior Secondary School?

Njombela Village,bengu A/A,lady Frere,5410. It is in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 082 819 1460.

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