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Alpha Primary School

Public primary school · Hlobane, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Umfolozi circuit)

Welcome to Alpha Primary School, a public primary school serving Hlobane. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Alpha Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Alpha Primary School is a public primary school in Hlobane. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

67
Learners
2
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Alpha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Alpha Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Alpha Primary School's 67; is a public combined school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Alpha Primary School's 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha Primary School, 1,651 compared with 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha Primary School, 1,650 compared with 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Alpha Primary School's 67; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
168 Nongoma Road, Umkuze, Vryheid, 3145
Postal
P.o.box 84, Hlobane, 3145
Telephone
073 810 0889
Email
phumzilezitha4@gmail.com
EMIS number
500101010
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alpha Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Alpha Primary School directly, on 073 810 0889 or by email at phumzilezitha4@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alpha Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Alpha Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alpha Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Alpha Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Alpha Primary School?
Alpha Primary School reported 67 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Alpha Primary School?
No. Alpha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Alpha Primary School a public or private school?
Alpha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alpha Primary School?
You can call 073 810 0889 or email phumzilezitha4@gmail.com. It is located at 168 Nongoma Road, Umkuze, Vryheid, 3145.