Holy Word Primary School

Holy Word Primary School is a private primary school in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 399 learners and 17 educators, about 23.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Eastern Cape (217 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School type	Private primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	399
Educators (2025)	17
Learners per educator	23.5 (province average 19.1)
EMIS number	200400681

Address and location

Street address	No:1 Bedford Road B Section,chris Hani,mthatha,5099
Town	Mthatha
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Or Tambo Inland
Municipality	King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.