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Holy Word Primary School

Private primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Mthatha, Holy Word Primary School operates as a private primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 399 learners.

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

Holy Word Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Mthatha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

399
Learners
17
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Holy Word Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Holy Word Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Word Primary School, 2,172 compared with 399; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Word Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Holy Word Primary School's 399; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Word Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Holy Word Primary School's 399; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Word Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Word Primary School, 1,910 compared with 399.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Word Primary School, 1,870 compared with 399; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Word Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Holy Word Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Word Primary School, 2,172 compared with 399; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Word Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Holy Word Primary School's 399; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Word Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Word Primary School, 1,910 compared with 399.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Word Primary School, 1,870 compared with 399; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Word Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Word Primary School, 1,817 compared with 399; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Word 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
No:1 Bedford Road B Section, Chris Hani, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
047 050 0138
EMIS number
200400681

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holy Word 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 Holy Word Primary School directly, on 047 050 0138, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holy Word 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 Holy Word Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Holy Word Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Holy Word Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Holy Word Primary School?
Holy Word Primary School reported 399 learners and 17 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 Holy Word Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Holy Word Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Holy Word Primary School a public or private school?
Holy Word Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Holy Word Primary School?
You can call 047 050 0138. It is located at No:1 Bedford Road B Section, Chris Hani, Mthatha, 5099.
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