Matiwaneskop Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Matiwaneskop Primary School
Matiwaneskop Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Esontweni Section, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Uthukela education district. In 2025, the school reported 230 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matiwaneskop Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Matiwaneskop Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Matiwaneskop Primary 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, Matiwaneskop Primary School reported a total enrollment of 230 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Matiwaneskop Primary School is situated in Esontweni Section, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Elandslaagte circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Matiwaneskop Area, Matiwaneskop, Ladysmith, 2900. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X115, Elandslaagte, 2900.
Curriculum & Academics
Matiwaneskop Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matiwaneskop Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Matiwaneskop 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Matiwaneskop Area, Matiwaneskop, Ladysmith, 2900
Postal
Private Bag X115, Elandslaagte, 2900
Phone
+27 73 126 0797Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500202094
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.