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Matatiele Public Primary School

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

Matatiele Public 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 Matatiele Public Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Matatiele, Matatiele Public Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,074
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Matatiele Public Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Matatiele Public 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 Matatiele Public Primary School's 1,074; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matatiele Public 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 Matatiele Public Primary School's 1,074; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matatiele Public Primary School, 1,671 compared with 1,074; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matatiele Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matatiele Public Primary School, 1,658 compared with 1,074; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matatiele Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matatiele Public Primary School, 1,612 compared with 1,074; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matatiele Public 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 Matatiele Public Primary School's 1,074; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Matatiele Public Primary School, with 1,484 learners against 1,074; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matatiele Public Primary School, at 1,268 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matatiele Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Matatiele Public Primary School, with 1,209 learners against 1,074; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matatiele Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matatiele Public Primary School, at 1,206 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matatiele Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matatiele Public 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 Matatiele Public Primary School for 2027

Matatiele Public Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
49 Jagger Street, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 8, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
039 737 3333
EMIS number
200501582

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matatiele Public 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 Matatiele Public Primary School directly, on 039 737 3333, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matatiele Public 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 Matatiele Public Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matatiele Public 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 Matatiele Public Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Matatiele Public Primary School?
Matatiele Public Primary School reported 1,074 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Matatiele Public Primary School?
No. Matatiele Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matatiele Public Primary School a public or private school?
Matatiele Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matatiele Public Primary School?
You can call 039 737 3333. It is located at 49 Jagger Street, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730.
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