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Public primary school
Mpumalanga Junior Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape
Mpumalanga Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 195 learners and 6 educators, about 32.5 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 195 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 32.5 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 14% of 999 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500766 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mgubho Location,matatiele,4730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 10, Matatiele, 4730 |
| Town | Matatiele |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Elundini Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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.
Questions about Mpumalanga Junior Primary School
Is Mpumalanga Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Mpumalanga Junior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Mpumalanga Junior Primary 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 Mpumalanga Junior Primary School?
195 learners and 6 educators (about 32.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 14% of 999 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mpumalanga Junior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500766.
Where is Mpumalanga Junior Primary School?
Mgubho Location,matatiele,4730. It is in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 078 446 5349.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.