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Matempule Primary School

Public primary school · Skilpadfontein, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Matempule Primary School is a public primary school in Skilpadfontein. Around 387 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Skilpadfontein, Matempule Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

387
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Matempule Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Matempule Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Matempule Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Matempule Primary School's 387, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matempule Primary School, 1,908 compared with 387; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matempule Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matempule Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Matempule Primary School's 387; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matempule Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matempule Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Matempule Primary School's 387; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matempule Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matempule Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matempule Primary School, 1,857 compared with 387, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Skilpadfontein

And within Skilpadfontein itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Seruane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 837 learners against Matempule Primary School's 387; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matempule Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matempule Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kabete Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matempule Primary School, at 538 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Moepi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matempule Primary School, at 536 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matempule Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 75.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matempule Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditlhokwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matempule Primary School, at 469 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Gobolibi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matempule Primary School, at 456 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matempule Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matempule 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
Stand Number 86, Troya, Matempule, 431
Postal
Po Box 875 Skilpadfontein Bela-Bela 0431
Telephone
079 205 6696
EMIS number
800013169

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matempule 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 Matempule Primary School directly, on 079 205 6696, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matempule 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 Matempule Primary School the best school in Skilpadfontein?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matempule 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 Skilpadfontein besides Matempule Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Skilpadfontein, including Seruane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Matempule Primary School?
Matempule Primary School reported 387 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Matempule Primary School?
Yes, Matempule Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Matempule Primary School a public or private school?
Matempule Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matempule Primary School?
You can call 079 205 6696. It is located at Stand Number 86, Troya, Matempule, 431.
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