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Mathamo Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Ntabamhlophe circuit)

Mathamo Primary School is a public primary school based in Uthukela district. 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 Mathamo Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Uthukela district, Mathamo Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

464
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Mathamo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Mathamo Primary School's 464, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Mathamo Primary School's 464; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mathamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Mathamo Primary School's 464; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Mathamo Primary School's 464; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Mathamo Primary School's 464; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathamo 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
Mdwebu Location, Emdwebu, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 502, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
076 144 1027
Email
mathamopschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500201539

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathamo 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 Mathamo Primary School directly, on 076 144 1027 or by email at MathamoPSchool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathamo 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 Mathamo Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathamo 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 Uthukela besides Mathamo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Mathamo Primary School?
Mathamo Primary School reported 464 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mathamo Primary School?
No. Mathamo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mathamo Primary School a public or private school?
Mathamo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathamo Primary School?
You can call 076 144 1027 or email MathamoPSchool@gmail.com. It is located at Mdwebu Location, Emdwebu, Escourt, 3310.