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Matandela Primary School

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

Matandela Primary School is a public primary school in Matatiele. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Matandela Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Matatiele, Matandela Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

46
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Matandela Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Matandela 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 Matandela Primary School's 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matandela 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 Matandela Primary School's 46; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matandela Primary School, 1,671 compared with 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matandela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matandela Primary School, 1,658 compared with 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matandela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matandela Primary School, 1,612 compared with 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matandela 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 Matandela Primary School's 46; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Matandela Primary School's 46; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Matandela Primary School's 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matandela 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 Matandela Primary School's 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matandela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matandela Primary School, 1,206 compared with 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matandela 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 Matandela Primary School for 2027

Because Matandela 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
Nkungwini Location, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 1584, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
076 156 9346
EMIS number
200500592

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matandela 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 Matandela Primary School directly, on 076 156 9346, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matandela 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 Matandela Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matandela 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 Matandela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Matandela Primary School?
Matandela Primary School reported 46 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Matandela Primary School?
No. Matandela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matandela Primary School a public or private school?
Matandela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matandela Primary School?
You can call 076 156 9346. It is located at Nkungwini Location, Matatiele, 4730.
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