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Hlomendlini Primary School

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

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

In Matatiele, Hlomendlini Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

319
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Hlomendlini Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Hlomendlini Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Hlomendlini Primary School's 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlomendlini 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 Hlomendlini Primary School's 319; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlomendlini Primary School, 1,671 compared with 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlomendlini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlomendlini Primary School, 1,658 compared with 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlomendlini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlomendlini Primary School, 1,612 compared with 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlomendlini 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 Hlomendlini Primary School's 319; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Hlomendlini Primary School's 319; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Hlomendlini Primary School's 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlomendlini 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 Hlomendlini Primary School's 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlomendlini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlomendlini Primary School, 1,206 compared with 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlomendlini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlomendlini 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 Hlomendlini Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Hlomendlini 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
Zwelitsha-Mahangwe, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 161, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
078 978 5859
EMIS number
200500304

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlomendlini 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 Hlomendlini Primary School directly, on 078 978 5859, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlomendlini 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 Hlomendlini Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hlomendlini 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 Hlomendlini Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hlomendlini Primary School?
Hlomendlini Primary School reported 319 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Hlomendlini Primary School?
No. Hlomendlini Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hlomendlini Primary School a public or private school?
Hlomendlini Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlomendlini Primary School?
You can call 078 978 5859. It is located at Zwelitsha-Mahangwe, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730.
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