Tshisane Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Public primary school
St Matthews Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape
St Matthews Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Mount Frere, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 84 learners and 4 educators, about 21 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 84 |
| Educators (2025) | 4 |
| Learners per educator | 21 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 1266 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200501162 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ncome Springs A/A,mount Frere,5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 305, Mount Fletcher, 4770 |
| Suburb / area | Mount Frere |
| Town | Mount Fletcher |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 St Matthews Junior Secondary School
Is St Matthews Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
St Matthews Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.
Does St Matthews Junior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at St Matthews Junior Secondary School?
84 learners and 4 educators (about 21 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St Matthews Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501162.
Where is St Matthews Junior Secondary School?
Ncome Springs A/A,mount Frere,5090. It is in Mount Frere, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 071 499 3043.
Schools near St Matthews Junior Secondary School
Mjokana Senior Primary School
Mount Frere, Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Emaxhegwini Junior Secondary School
Gmaxhegwini, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 7.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.