St Matthews High School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About St Matthews High School
Located in Keiskammahoek within Eastern Cape, St Matthews High School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Amathole West education district. In 2025, the school reported 540 learners and 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Matthews High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, St Matthews High 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
St Matthews 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, St Matthews High School reported a total enrollment of 540 learners with a teaching staff of 22 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
St Matthews High School is situated in Keiskammahoek (St Matthews), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Amahlathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: St. Matthews High School, St. Matthew's Mission, Keiskammahoek, 5680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5, St. Matthews, Keiskammahoek, 5680.
Curriculum & Academics
St Matthews High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 St Matthews 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
St. Matthews High School, St. Matthew's Mission, Keiskammahoek, 5680
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 5, St. Matthews, Keiskammahoek, 5680
Phone
+27 40 658 8161Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200816
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.