St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown)
Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown)
As a independent school, St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown) provides primary school education to learners in Soweto, Gauteng. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district. The 2025 school year recorded 704 learners taught by 20 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown) 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
St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown) 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, St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown) reported a total enrollment of 704 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown) is situated in Soweto (Moroka), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 5 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: 818, Ndebele Street, Moroka, Soweto. For postal correspondence, use: 33 Kliptown 1812.
Curriculum & Academics
St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown) is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown) was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Matthews Private Primary School (kliptown) 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
818, Ndebele Street, Moroka, Soweto
Soweto, Gauteng
Postal
33 Kliptown 1812
Phone
+27 11 984 4473Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700133025
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.