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Mathethe Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Sleutelfontein, Sleutelfontein, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Mathethe Primary School is a public primary school based in Sleutelfontein. The school's roll stands at roughly 357 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mathethe Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sleutelfontein, Mathethe Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

357
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mathethe 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 Mathethe Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Mathethe 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 Mathethe Primary School's 357, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathethe Primary School, 1,908 compared with 357; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathethe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathethe 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 Mathethe Primary School's 357; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mathethe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathethe 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 Mathethe Primary School's 357; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mathethe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathethe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathethe Primary School, 1,857 compared with 357, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Sleutelfontein

And within Sleutelfontein itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mokebe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathethe Primary School, 516 compared with 357; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathethe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathethe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molapalama Secondary School is a similar size to Mathethe Primary School, with 395 learners against 357; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathethe Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mohlatseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mathethe Primary School, at 295 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ramodiegi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mathethe Primary School, 185 compared with 357, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Section E 71, Sleutelfontein, Bloedfontein, 465
Postal
Po Box 19 Senotlelo Sleutelfontein 0465
Telephone
071 699 5999
EMIS number
800013219

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathethe 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 Mathethe Primary School directly, on 071 699 5999, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathethe 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 Mathethe Primary School the best school in Sleutelfontein?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathethe 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 Sleutelfontein besides Mathethe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Sleutelfontein, including Mokebe Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mathethe Primary School?
Mathethe Primary School reported 357 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mathethe Primary School?
Yes, Mathethe 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 Mathethe Primary School a public or private school?
Mathethe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathethe Primary School?
You can call 071 699 5999. It is located at Section E 71, Sleutelfontein, Bloedfontein, 465.
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