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Matolweni Junior Secondary School

Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape

083 314 2356 Directions

Matolweni Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 15 learners and 2 educators, about 7.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)15
Educators (2025)2
Learners per educator7.5 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 999 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200300296
Exam centre number314226

Address and location

Street addressMatolweni J.S.S,xilinxa,nqamakwe,4990
Postal addressP O Box 199, Nqamakwe, 4990
TownNqamakwe
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtAmathole East
MunicipalityMnquma Local Municipality
Former departmentTranskei
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Admissions

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Questions about Matolweni Junior Secondary School

Is Matolweni Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Matolweni Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.

Does Matolweni Junior Secondary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Matolweni Junior Secondary School?

15 learners and 2 educators (about 7.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 999 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Matolweni Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 200300296. Its exam centre number is 314226.

Where is Matolweni Junior Secondary School?

Matolweni J.S.S,xilinxa,nqamakwe,4990. It is in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 083 314 2356.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.