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Matyeba Primary School

Public primary school · Tsolo, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Tsolo, Mthatha, Matyeba 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 Matyeba Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Matyeba Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tsolo, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

143
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matyeba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Matyeba Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matyeba Primary School, 2,172 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matyeba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matyeba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Matyeba Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matyeba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matyeba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Matyeba Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matyeba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matyeba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Matyeba Primary School, 1,910 compared with 143, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Matyeba Primary School, 1,870 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matyeba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matyeba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matyeba Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matyeba Primary School, 2,172 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matyeba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matyeba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Matyeba Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matyeba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matyeba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Matyeba Primary School, 1,910 compared with 143, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Matyeba Primary School, 1,870 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matyeba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matyeba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Matyeba Primary School, 1,817 compared with 143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matyeba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matyeba 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 Matyeba Primary School for 2027

Matyeba Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Matyeba A/A, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o. Box 9155, Mthatha , 5100
Telephone
076 201 8246
EMIS number
200400513

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matyeba 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 Matyeba Primary School directly, on 076 201 8246, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matyeba 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 Matyeba Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matyeba 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 Mthatha besides Matyeba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Matyeba Primary School?
Matyeba Primary School reported 143 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Matyeba Primary School?
No. Matyeba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matyeba Primary School a public or private school?
Matyeba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matyeba Primary School?
You can call 076 201 8246. It is located at Matyeba A/A, Tsolo, 5170.
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