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Tsepisong Primary School

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

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

Tsepisong Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Matatiele. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

506
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tsepisong 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

Alfred Nzo West district

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

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsepisong Primary School, 1,767 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsepisong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsepisong Primary School, 1,742 compared with 506; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Tsepisong Primary School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsepisong 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 Tsepisong Primary School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsepisong 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 Tsepisong Primary School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsepisong 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 Tsepisong Primary School.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsepisong Primary School, 1,742 compared with 506; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsepisong Primary School, 1,484 compared with 506; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsepisong Primary School, 1,268 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsepisong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsepisong Primary School, 1,209 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsepisong 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 Tsepisong Primary School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsepisong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsepisong 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 Tsepisong Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tsepisong 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
Tsepisong A/A, Maluti, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 250, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
076 930 1099
EMIS number
200501229

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsepisong 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 Tsepisong Primary School directly, on 076 930 1099, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsepisong 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 Tsepisong Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tsepisong 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 Tsepisong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tsepisong Primary School?
Tsepisong Primary School reported 506 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Tsepisong Primary School?
No. Tsepisong Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tsepisong Primary School a public or private school?
Tsepisong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsepisong Primary School?
You can call 076 930 1099. It is located at Tsepisong A/A, Maluti, Matatiele, 4730.
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