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Matabetulu Primary School

Public primary school · Shembe Baptist Church, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda North circuit)

Matabetulu Primary School is a public primary school based in Shembe Baptist Church. 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 Matabetulu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Shembe Baptist Church, Matabetulu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

362
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Matabetulu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Matabetulu Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Matabetulu Primary School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matabetulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matabetulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Matabetulu Primary School's 362, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matabetulu Primary School, 2,020 compared with 362, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Matabetulu Primary School's 362, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Matabetulu Primary School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matabetulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matabetulu 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Seme Street, Ebuhlenivillageinanda, Inanda, 4310
Postal
Private Bag X018, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
068 657 3010
Email
gugumhlanganyelwamqadi@gmail.com
EMIS number
500402005

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matabetulu 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 Matabetulu Primary School directly, on 068 657 3010 or by email at gugumhlanganyelwamqadi@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matabetulu 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 Matabetulu Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matabetulu 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 Pinetown besides Matabetulu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Matabetulu Primary School?
Matabetulu Primary School reported 362 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Matabetulu Primary School?
No. Matabetulu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matabetulu Primary School a public or private school?
Matabetulu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matabetulu Primary School?
You can call 068 657 3010 or email gugumhlanganyelwamqadi@gmail.com. It is located at Seme Street, Ebuhlenivillageinanda, Inanda, 4310.