Holy Word Primary School

Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland

Independent Primary School N/A

About Holy Word Primary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Holy Word Primary School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.

Fee Status

Holy Word Primary 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

Holy Word 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, Holy Word Primary School reported a total enrollment of 399 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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

Holy Word Primary School is situated in Mthatha, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: No:1 Bedford Road B Section, Chris Hani, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

Holy Word Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Holy Word 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
  • 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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Address

No:1 Bedford Road B Section, Chris Hani, Mthatha, 5099

Mthatha, Eastern Cape

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 399
Educators 17

Learner:Educator Ratio

23:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileN/A
Statusopen
DistrictOr Tambo Inland

EMIS Number

200400681

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.