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Cathulani Primary School

Public primary school · Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Madadeni circuit)

Welcome to Cathulani Primary School, a public primary school serving Newcastle. It currently teaches around 1,050 learners.

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

Cathulani Primary School is a public primary school in Newcastle. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,050
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Cathulani Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Cathulani Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Amajuba district

5 other schools in Amajuba district, for comparison against Cathulani Primary School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathulani Primary School, 2,071 compared with 1,050, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathulani Primary School, 1,921 compared with 1,050; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathulani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathulani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Cathulani Primary School, 1,852 compared with 1,050; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathulani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathulani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Cathulani Primary School's 1,050, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathulani Primary School, 1,761 compared with 1,050, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
5966 F Madadeni Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
Private Bag X5023, Madadeni, 2951
Telephone
034 374 9032
Email
cathulanip@gmail.com
EMIS number
500114811
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cathulani 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 Cathulani Primary School directly, on 034 374 9032 or by email at cathulanip@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cathulani 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 Cathulani Primary School the best school in Amajuba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cathulani 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 Amajuba besides Cathulani Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Cathulani Primary School?
Cathulani Primary School reported 1,050 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Cathulani Primary School?
Yes, Cathulani Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Cathulani Primary School a public or private school?
Cathulani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cathulani Primary School?
You can call 034 374 9032 or email cathulanip@gmail.com. It is located at 5966 F Madadeni Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951.