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Matsie Steyn Primary School

Public primary school · Vereeninging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

In Vereeninging, Vereeniging, Matsie Steyn Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 609 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Matsie Steyn Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Matsie Steyn Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Vereeninging, Vereeniging. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

609
Learners
18
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Matsie Steyn Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Matsie Steyn Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng East district with Matsie Steyn Primary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Matsie Steyn Primary School's 609, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsie Steyn Primary School, 1,940 compared with 609, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsie Steyn Primary School, 1,832 compared with 609, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Matsie Steyn Primary School's 609, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Matsie Steyn Primary School's 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsie Steyn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsie Steyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vereeniging

Zooming into Vereeniging, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matsie Steyn Primary School.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsie Steyn Primary School, 1,940 compared with 609, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Matsie Steyn Primary School's 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsie Steyn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsie Steyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,588 learners against Matsie Steyn Primary School's 609, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Matsie Steyn Primary School's 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsie Steyn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsie Steyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Smuts High School teaches considerably more learners than Matsie Steyn Primary School, 1,405 compared with 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsie Steyn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 71.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsie Steyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Matsie Steyn Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matsie Steyn Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1996, Cnr Seeiso & Hulwana Street, Sharpeville, Vereeninging, Vereeniging
Postal
10158 Sharpville 1933
Telephone
016 451 2239
EMIS number
700331017

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matsie Steyn 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 Matsie Steyn Primary School directly, on 016 451 2239, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matsie Steyn Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Matsie Steyn Primary School the best school in Vereeniging?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matsie Steyn 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 Vereeniging besides Matsie Steyn Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Matsie Steyn Primary School?
Matsie Steyn Primary School reported 609 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Matsie Steyn Primary School?
Yes, Matsie Steyn 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 Matsie Steyn Primary School a public or private school?
Matsie Steyn Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matsie Steyn Primary School?
You can call 016 451 2239. It is located at 1996, Cnr Seeiso & Hulwana Street, Sharpeville, Vereeninging, Vereeniging.
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