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Lower Mateko Primary School

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

Welcome to Lower Mateko Primary School, a public primary school serving Umtata, Mthatha. 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 Lower Mateko Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lower Mateko Primary School is a public primary school in Umtata, Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

268
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lower Mateko Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Lower Mateko Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mateko Primary School, 2,172 compared with 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mateko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mateko 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 Lower Mateko Primary School's 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mateko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mateko 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 Lower Mateko Primary School's 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mateko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mateko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mateko Primary School, 1,910 compared with 268, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mateko Primary School, 1,870 compared with 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mateko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mateko 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 Lower Mateko Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mateko Primary School, 2,172 compared with 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mateko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mateko 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 Lower Mateko Primary School's 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mateko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mateko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mateko Primary School, 1,910 compared with 268, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mateko Primary School, 1,870 compared with 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mateko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mateko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mateko Primary School, 1,817 compared with 268; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lower Mateko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mateko 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 Lower Mateko Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lower Mateko 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
Mpunzana A/A, Viedgesvile, 5099
Postal
P O Box 5 5102
Telephone
082 542 3646
EMIS number
200400379

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Mateko 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 Lower Mateko Primary School directly, on 082 542 3646, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lower Mateko 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 Lower Mateko Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Mateko 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 Mthatha besides Lower Mateko Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lower Mateko Primary School?
Lower Mateko Primary School reported 268 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Lower Mateko Primary School?
No. Lower Mateko Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lower Mateko Primary School a public or private school?
Lower Mateko Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Mateko Primary School?
You can call 082 542 3646. It is located at Mpunzana A/A, Viedgesvile, 5099.
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