Arthur Matthews Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West
About Arthur Matthews Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Arthur Matthews Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Arthur Matthews Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Arthur Matthews Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Arthur Matthews Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,220 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Arthur Matthews Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Johannesnurg), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg West education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1, Cnr Ontdekkers And Madelein Street, Maraisburg, Johannesnurg, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 58 Maraisburg 1700.
Curriculum & Academics
Arthur Matthews Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Arthur Matthews Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Arthur Matthews Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1, Cnr Ontdekkers And Madelein Street, Maraisburg, Johannesnurg, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 58 Maraisburg 1700
Phone
+27 71 313 9425Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700250035
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.