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Ikaheng Primary School

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

Welcome to Ikaheng Primary School, a public primary school serving Mt Fletcher, Matatiele. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ikaheng Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ikaheng Primary School is a public primary school in Mt Fletcher, Matatiele. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

138
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ikaheng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

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

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikaheng Primary School, 1,767 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikaheng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikaheng Primary School, 1,742 compared with 138; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Ikaheng Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikaheng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Ikaheng Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikaheng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Ikaheng Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikaheng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

Zooming into Matatiele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ikaheng Primary School.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikaheng Primary School, 1,742 compared with 138; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikaheng Primary School, 1,484 compared with 138; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikaheng Primary School, 1,268 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikaheng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikaheng Primary School, 1,209 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikaheng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,206 learners against Ikaheng Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikaheng 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ikaheng Primary School for 2027

Because Ikaheng Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Pontsheng Village, Qhobosheaneng A/A, Mount Fletcher, 4770
Postal
P O Box 297, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
078 788 7625
EMIS number
200500317

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikaheng 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 Ikaheng Primary School directly, on 078 788 7625, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikaheng 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 Ikaheng Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ikaheng 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 Ikaheng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ikaheng Primary School?
Ikaheng Primary School reported 138 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 Ikaheng Primary School?
No. Ikaheng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ikaheng Primary School a public or private school?
Ikaheng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ikaheng Primary School?
You can call 078 788 7625. It is located at Pontsheng Village, Qhobosheaneng A/A, Mount Fletcher, 4770.
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