King Edward High School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About King Edward High School
King Edward High School is registered as a public combined school based in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, under the Alfred Nzo West education district. The school recorded 803 learners and 45 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
King Edward High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
King Edward High 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
King Edward High 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, King Edward High School reported a total enrollment of 803 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
King Edward High School is situated in Matatiele, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Matatiele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 10 School Street, Matatiele, 4730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 91, Matatiele, 4730.
Curriculum & Academics
King Edward High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
King Edward High 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 Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at King Edward High 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
10 School Street, Matatiele, 4730
Matatiele, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 91, Matatiele, 4730
Phone
+27 39 737 3273Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501581
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.