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Elukholweni Primary School

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

Elukholweni Primary School is a public primary school based in Matatiele. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Elukholweni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Matatiele, Elukholweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

162
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Elukholweni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

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

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Elukholweni Primary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elukholweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Elukholweni Primary School's 162; is a public combined school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elukholweni Primary School, 1,671 compared with 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elukholweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elukholweni Primary School, 1,658 compared with 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elukholweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elukholweni Primary School, 1,612 compared with 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elukholweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

And within Matatiele itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Elukholweni Primary School's 162; is a public combined school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Elukholweni Primary School's 162; is a public combined school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Elukholweni Primary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elukholweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Elukholweni Primary School's 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elukholweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elukholweni Primary School, 1,206 compared with 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elukholweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elukholweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Elukholweni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Elukholweni 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
Ludidi Aa, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 405, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
082 971 3290
EMIS number
200500170

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Elukholweni 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 Elukholweni Primary School directly, on 082 971 3290, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Elukholweni Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Elukholweni Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Elukholweni 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 Elukholweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Elukholweni Primary School?
Elukholweni Primary School reported 162 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Elukholweni Primary School?
No. Elukholweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Elukholweni Primary School a public or private school?
Elukholweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Elukholweni Primary School?
You can call 082 971 3290. It is located at Ludidi Aa, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730.
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