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St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)

Private primary school · Moroka, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) is a private primary school in Moroka, Soweto. Around 704 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown), covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Moroka, Soweto, St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

704
Learners
20
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown), 2,678 compared with 704; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)'s 704; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown), 2,256 compared with 704; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)'s 704; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)'s 704; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)'s 704; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)'s 704; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown), 1,887 compared with 704; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown), 1,787 compared with 704; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown), 1,578 compared with 704; is a private combined school, a different phase than St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown); and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) 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
818, Ndebele Street, , Moroka, Soweto
Postal
33 Kliptown 1812
Telephone
011 984 4473
EMIS number
700133025

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)?
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 St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) directly, on 011 984 4473, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)?
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 St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Soweto besides St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)?
St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) reported 704 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)?
Yes. As a private school, St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) a public or private school?
St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown) is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)?
You can call 011 984 4473. It is located at 818, Ndebele Street, , Moroka, Soweto.
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