St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)
Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
St Matthews Private Secondary 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 Secondary 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 Secondary School (Kliptown) reported a total enrollment of 610 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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 Secondary School (Kliptown) is situated in Soweto (Rockville), 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, Vilakazi Street, Rockville, Soweto. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 33 Kliptown 1812.
Curriculum & Academics
St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Matthews Private Secondary 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 Secondary 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, Vilakazi Street, Rockville, Soweto
Soweto, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 33 Kliptown 1812
Phone
+27 11 984 4305Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700133033
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.