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Gugu Senior Primary School

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

Gugu Senior 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 Gugu Senior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Matatiele, Gugu Senior Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

136
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Gugu Senior Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Gugu Senior Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugu Senior 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 Gugu Senior Primary School's 136; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gugu Senior Primary School, 1,671 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gugu Senior Primary School, 1,658 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gugu Senior Primary School, 1,612 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugu Senior 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 Gugu Senior Primary School's 136; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Gugu Senior Primary School's 136; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Gugu Senior Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugu Senior 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 Gugu Senior Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gugu Senior Primary School, 1,206 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugu Senior 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 Gugu Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gugu Senior 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
Mphotshongweni, Makhoba, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P.o. Box 122, Maluti, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
082 729 0085
EMIS number
200500274

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gugu Senior 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 Gugu Senior Primary School directly, on 082 729 0085, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gugu Senior 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 Gugu Senior Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gugu Senior 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 Gugu Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gugu Senior Primary School?
Gugu Senior Primary School reported 136 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Gugu Senior Primary School?
No. Gugu Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gugu Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Gugu Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gugu Senior Primary School?
You can call 082 729 0085. It is located at Mphotshongweni, Makhoba, Matatiele, 4730.
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