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Bethesda Primary School

Public primary school · Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

In Maluti, Matatiele, Bethesda Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Bethesda Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bethesda Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Maluti, Matatiele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

143
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bethesda Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Bethesda Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethesda Primary School, 1,767 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethesda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethesda Primary School, 1,742 compared with 143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Bethesda Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethesda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Bethesda Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethesda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Bethesda Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethesda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

Zooming into Matatiele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bethesda Primary School.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethesda Primary School, 1,742 compared with 143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethesda Primary School, 1,484 compared with 143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethesda Primary School, 1,268 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethesda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethesda Primary School, 1,209 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethesda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,206 learners against Bethesda Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethesda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethesda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bethesda Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bethesda Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lupindo A/A, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 839, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
078 573 4717
EMIS number
200500031

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bethesda Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bethesda Primary School directly, on 078 573 4717, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bethesda Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bethesda Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bethesda Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides Bethesda Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bethesda Primary School?
Bethesda Primary School reported 143 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bethesda Primary School?
No. Bethesda Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bethesda Primary School a public or private school?
Bethesda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bethesda Primary School?
You can call 078 573 4717. It is located at Lupindo A/A, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730.
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