Matatiel Secondary School

Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West

Public Secondary School

About Matatiel Secondary School

As a public secondary school, Matatiel Secondary School provides education to learners in Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Alfred Nzo West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 327 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 41:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Matatiel Secondary 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

Matatiel Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Matatiel Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 327 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Matatiel Secondary School is situated in , within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the relevant district municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Not available. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

Matatiel Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Matatiel Secondary School was historically administered under the Ecdoe education department. 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 Matatiel Secondary 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

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 327
Educators 8

Learner:Educator Ratio

41:1 learners per educator

Above average — large class sizes

Location Map

Coordinates not available

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
Statusopen
DistrictAlfred Nzo West

EMIS Number

200501614

Department of Basic Education

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.