Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Eastern Cape / Matatiele / Tsekong Primary School

Tsekong Primary School

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

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

Is any information about Tsekong Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Tsekong Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Matatiele, Tsekong Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

266
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Tsekong Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Tsekong Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Tsekong Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekong 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 Tsekong Primary School's 266; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsekong Primary School, 1,671 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsekong Primary School, 1,658 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsekong Primary School, 1,612 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekong 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 Tsekong Primary School's 266; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Tsekong Primary School's 266; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Tsekong Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekong 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 Tsekong Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsekong Primary School, 1,206 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekong 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 Tsekong Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tsekong 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
Masopha Village, Maluti, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 383, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
071 252 8217
EMIS number
200501227

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsekong 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 Tsekong Primary School directly, on 071 252 8217, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsekong 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 Tsekong Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tsekong 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 Tsekong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tsekong Primary School?
Tsekong Primary School reported 266 learners and 11 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 Tsekong Primary School?
No. Tsekong Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tsekong Primary School a public or private school?
Tsekong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsekong Primary School?
You can call 071 252 8217. It is located at Masopha Village, Maluti, Matatiele, 4730.
Related

Related schools in Matatiele

Other schools nearby, in and around Matatiele: