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Sibongile Primary School

Public primary school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Sibongile Primary School is a public primary school based in Matatiele. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Matatiele, Sibongile Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

101
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Sibongile Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Sibongile Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Sibongile Primary School's 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibongile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Sibongile Primary School's 101; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibongile Primary School, 1,671 compared with 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibongile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibongile Primary School, 1,658 compared with 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibongile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibongile Primary School, 1,612 compared with 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibongile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

And within Matatiele itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Sibongile Primary School's 101; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Sibongile Primary School's 101; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Sibongile Primary School's 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibongile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Sibongile Primary School's 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibongile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibongile Primary School, 1,206 compared with 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibongile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibongile 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sibongile Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Sibongile 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
Luxeni Location, Mgubo A/A, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 81, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
060 825 1326
EMIS number
200501092

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sibongile 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 Sibongile Primary School directly, on 060 825 1326, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sibongile 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 Sibongile Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sibongile 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 Matatiele besides Sibongile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sibongile Primary School?
Sibongile Primary School reported 101 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Sibongile Primary School?
No. Sibongile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sibongile Primary School a public or private school?
Sibongile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sibongile Primary School?
You can call 060 825 1326. It is located at Luxeni Location, Mgubo A/A, Matatiele, 4730.
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