Public primary school

St Matthews Junior Secondary School

Matatiele, Eastern Cape

St Matthews Junior Secondary 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. It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Educators (2025)6
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number200501161

Address and location

Street addressMakhoba A/A,matatiele,matatiele,4730
Postal addressPo Box 314, Matatiele, 4730
TownMatatiele
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtAlfred Nzo West
MunicipalityMatatiele Local Municipality
Former departmentTranskei

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.

Schools near St Matthews Junior Secondary School

Mnukwa Senior Secondary School

Matatiele, Maluti, Eastern Cape 3.1 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 1No fees
78.3% matric 2025

593 learners076 403 9098

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