St Matthews Private Primary school, Moroka

Gender

Girls and Boys

Grades

Grade R – 7

Languages

English, Zulu, Sotho

Established: 1930

School Principal: Sr Constance Khuele

Address: 818 Ndebele Street, Moroka, Soweto

Chaplain: Fr Mzolo

Phone: 011 984 4473

Email: stmatthewsprimarysoweto@gmail.com

Key information

  • Enrolment

    707 Students (2025)

  • Number of Educators

    22

  • Networks

    ISASA

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What Makes us Special

At St Matthews, we cherish our vibrant Catholic identity while embracing students from diverse faith backgrounds. Central to our mission is the promotion of religious understanding and spiritual growth. Through dedicated religious classes, learners explore the richness of the Church Calendar, fostering a sense of unity within our school community.

All learners actively participate in Religion classes, Masses, Assemblies, Retreats, and other religious events, ensuring that holistic spiritual growth remains a cornerstone of our educational journey. Our School embodies the Mercy School ethos, centred on the teachings of Jesus Christ and fostering a sense of familial love for God within our community. Emphasis is placed on upholding Christian values, promoting respect and kindness towards all individuals, particularly those marginalised by society. Each student thrives within a nurturing environment characterised by care, respect, and joy.

Our Past, Present and Future

St Matthews started in the mid- 1930’s on a plot of land donated to the Catholic Church. The first learners were taught under a tree until 6 classrooms were built and the school established. These classrooms became the nucleus for the now well-known Regina Mundi parish.

In 1953, the small subsidy granted by the government to pay teachers’ salaries was withdrawn when the Catholic Bishop’s conference registered its opposition to the Bantu Education Act. For the next 40 years, a Catholic school remained in pperation and St Matthews continued to offer quality education, financed by contributions from the Diocese of Johannesburg, parents and the Sisters of Mercy.

In 1960, the Sisters of Mercy were asked to take over the running of St Matthews and the school has developed from the original six classrooms to today’s campus of pre-school, primary school and secondary school .

A word from our School Principal

St Matthews Primary is more than just a school—it’s a home where each learner can flourish in a confident, compassionate, and capable welcoming environment. Grounded in Catholic ethos, our educational programmes are crafted to cultivate tomorrow’s leaders and ignite a lifelong love for learning in each learner.

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