St Monicas Diocesan
Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About St Monicas Diocesan
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Monicas Diocesan is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
St Monicas Diocesan 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 Monicas Diocesan 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 Monicas Diocesan reported a total enrollment of 445 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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 Monicas Diocesan is situated in Matatiele (Matatiele Rural), 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: 44 Station Road, Matatiele, 4730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 498, Matatiele, 4730.
Curriculum & Academics
St Monicas Diocesan is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Monicas Diocesan was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Monicas Diocesan 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
44 Station Road, Matatiele, 4730
Matatiele, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 498, Matatiele, 4730
Phone
+27 39 737 4053Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501569
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.