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Matiwaneskop Primary School

Public primary school · Esontweni Section, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Elandslaagte circuit)

Matiwaneskop Primary School is a public primary school in Esontweni Section. 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 Matiwaneskop Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Esontweni Section, Matiwaneskop Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

230
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Matiwaneskop Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Matiwaneskop Primary School's 230, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Matiwaneskop Primary School's 230; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matiwaneskop Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiwaneskop 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 Matiwaneskop Primary School's 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiwaneskop Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiwaneskop 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 Matiwaneskop Primary School's 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiwaneskop Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiwaneskop 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 Matiwaneskop Primary School's 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiwaneskop Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiwaneskop 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
Matiwaneskop Area, Matiwaneskop, Ladysmith, 2900
Postal
Private Bag X115, Elandslaagte, 2900
Telephone
073 126 0797
Email
joycebuthelezi1023@gmail.com
EMIS number
500202094

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matiwaneskop 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 Matiwaneskop Primary School directly, on 073 126 0797 or by email at joycebuthelezi1023@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matiwaneskop 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 Matiwaneskop Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matiwaneskop 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 Matiwaneskop Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Matiwaneskop Primary School?
Matiwaneskop Primary School reported 230 learners and 9 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 Matiwaneskop Primary School?
No. Matiwaneskop Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matiwaneskop Primary School a public or private school?
Matiwaneskop Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matiwaneskop Primary School?
You can call 073 126 0797 or email joycebuthelezi1023@gmail.com. It is located at Matiwaneskop Area, Matiwaneskop, Ladysmith, 2900.