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Matthew Goniwe Primary School

Public primary school · Thembeni Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Thembeni Location, King Williams Town, Matthew Goniwe Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Matthew Goniwe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Thembeni Location, King Williams Town. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

352
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matthew Goniwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Matthew Goniwe Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Matthew Goniwe Primary School, 1,224 compared with 352; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matthew Goniwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matthew Goniwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Matthew Goniwe Primary School, 1,170 compared with 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matthew Goniwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matthew Goniwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Matthew Goniwe Primary School, 1,020 compared with 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matthew Goniwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matthew Goniwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matthew Goniwe Primary School, 1,001 compared with 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matthew Goniwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matthew Goniwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Matthew Goniwe Primary School's 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matthew Goniwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matthew Goniwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

King Williams Town

Zooming into King Williams Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matthew Goniwe Primary School.

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Matthew Goniwe Primary School's 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matthew Goniwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Matthew Goniwe Primary School's 352; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matthew Goniwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Matthew Goniwe Primary School's 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matthew Goniwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matthew Goniwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Matthew Goniwe Primary School, 1,174 compared with 352, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matthew Goniwe Primary School, 1,135 compared with 352, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Matthew Goniwe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matthew Goniwe Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Thembeni Location, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal
Po Box 3431 King Williams Town 5600
Telephone
082 933 1190
EMIS number
200200777

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matthew Goniwe 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 Matthew Goniwe Primary School directly, on 082 933 1190, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matthew Goniwe 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 Matthew Goniwe Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matthew Goniwe 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 King Williams Town besides Matthew Goniwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Matthew Goniwe Primary School?
Matthew Goniwe Primary School reported 352 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Matthew Goniwe Primary School?
No. Matthew Goniwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matthew Goniwe Primary School a public or private school?
Matthew Goniwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matthew Goniwe Primary School?
You can call 082 933 1190. It is located at Thembeni Location, King Willams Town, 5600.
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