Matatiel Secondary School

Matatiel Secondary School is a public high school in Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 327 learners and 8 educators, about 40.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.

School facts

School type	Public high school
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	327
Educators (2025)	8
Learners per educator	40.9 (province average 32.2)
EMIS number	200501614

Address and location

Town	Eastern Cape
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Alfred Nzo West
Former department	Ecdoe

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.