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Sunshine Primary School

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

Welcome to Sunshine Primary School, a private primary school serving Matatiele. The school's roll stands at roughly 207 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sunshine Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sunshine Primary School is a private primary school in Matatiele. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

207
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Sunshine Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Sunshine Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunshine Primary School, 1,767 compared with 207; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunshine Primary School, 1,742 compared with 207; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Sunshine Primary School's 207; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Sunshine Primary School's 207; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Sunshine Primary School's 207; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

Zooming into Matatiele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sunshine Primary School.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunshine Primary School, 1,742 compared with 207; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunshine Primary School, 1,484 compared with 207; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunshine Primary School, 1,268 compared with 207; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunshine Primary School, 1,209 compared with 207; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,206 learners against Sunshine Primary School's 207; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7 Leach Lane , Matatiele , Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
039 737 3324
EMIS number
200501590

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sunshine 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 Sunshine Primary School directly, on 039 737 3324, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sunshine 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 Sunshine Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sunshine Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides Sunshine Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sunshine Primary School?
Sunshine Primary School reported 207 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Sunshine Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Sunshine Primary School 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 Sunshine Primary School a public or private school?
Sunshine Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Sunshine Primary School?
You can call 039 737 3324. It is located at 7 Leach Lane , Matatiele , Matatiele, 4730.
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