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Abathwa Primary School

Public primary school · Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Jama/Babanango circuit)

In Nquthu, Abathwa Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Abathwa Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Abathwa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Nquthu. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

249
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Abathwa 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

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Abathwa Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Abathwa Primary School, 1,738 compared with 249; is a public combined school, a different phase than Abathwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abathwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Abathwa Primary School, 1,572 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Abathwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abathwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Abathwa Primary School's 249, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Abathwa Primary School, 1,350 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Abathwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abathwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Abathwa Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Abathwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abathwa 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
1320 D-Ogazini Area, Babanango, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
Private Bag X9303, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone
079 992 6875
Email
maphiwej@gmail.com
EMIS number
500100307
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Abathwa 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 Abathwa Primary School directly, on 079 992 6875 or by email at maphiwej@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Abathwa 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 Abathwa Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Abathwa 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 Umzinyathi besides Abathwa Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Abathwa Primary School?
Abathwa Primary School reported 249 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Abathwa Primary School?
No. Abathwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Abathwa Primary School a public or private school?
Abathwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Abathwa Primary School?
You can call 079 992 6875 or email maphiwej@gmail.com. It is located at 1320 D-Ogazini Area, Babanango, Vryheid, 3100.