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Edward Matyeka Primary School

Public primary school · Emalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Edward Matyeka Primary School, a public primary school serving Emalahleni, Witbank. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,342 learners.

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Edward Matyeka Primary School is a public primary school in Emalahleni, Witbank. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,342
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Edward Matyeka Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Edward Matyeka Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Edward Matyeka Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Matyeka Primary School, 1,928 compared with 1,342, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Edward Matyeka Primary School's 1,342; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edward Matyeka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Matyeka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Edward Matyeka Primary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Edward Matyeka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Matyeka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Edward Matyeka Primary School, at 1,862 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Edward Matyeka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Matyeka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is a similar size to Edward Matyeka Primary School, with 1,857 learners against 1,342, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

Zooming into Witbank, here are 5 other schools to compare against Edward Matyeka Primary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Matyeka Primary School, 1,928 compared with 1,342, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Edward Matyeka Primary School, at 1,862 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Edward Matyeka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Matyeka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School is a similar size to Edward Matyeka Primary School, with 1,637 learners against 1,342; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edward Matyeka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Matyeka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School is a similar size to Edward Matyeka Primary School, with 1,563 learners against 1,342; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edward Matyeka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Matyeka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogalitwa Primary School is a similar size to Edward Matyeka Primary School, with 1,537 learners against 1,342, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1937 Lucy Mashiane Street, Kwaguqa Ext 4, Emalahleni, 1039
Postal
Po Box 1170 Emalahleni 1039
Telephone
013 698 0299
EMIS number
800003145

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edward Matyeka 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 Edward Matyeka Primary School directly, on 013 698 0299, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Edward Matyeka 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 Edward Matyeka Primary School the best school in Witbank?
No matric pass rate is on record for Edward Matyeka 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 Witbank besides Edward Matyeka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Edward Matyeka Primary School?
Edward Matyeka Primary School reported 1,342 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Edward Matyeka Primary School?
Yes, Edward Matyeka Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Edward Matyeka Primary School a public or private school?
Edward Matyeka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Edward Matyeka Primary School?
You can call 013 698 0299. It is located at 1937 Lucy Mashiane Street, Kwaguqa Ext 4, Emalahleni, 1039.
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