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Colenso Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Ezakheni circuit)

Colenso Primary School is a public primary school based in Uthukela district. Around 411 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Colenso Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Uthukela district, Colenso Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

411
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Colenso Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Colenso Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Colenso Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Colenso Primary School's 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Colenso Primary School's 411; is a public combined school, a different phase than Colenso Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colenso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Colenso Primary School's 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colenso Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colenso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Colenso Primary School's 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colenso Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colenso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Colenso Primary School's 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colenso Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colenso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 School Lane, Colenso, 3360
Postal
P.o.box 58, Colenso, 3360
Telephone
064 748 2084
Email
principal@colensoschool.co.za
EMIS number
500117623

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Colenso 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 Colenso Primary School directly, on 064 748 2084 or by email at principal@colensoschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Colenso Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Colenso Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Colenso 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 Uthukela besides Colenso Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Colenso Primary School?
Colenso Primary School reported 411 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Colenso Primary School?
Yes, Colenso 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 Colenso Primary School a public or private school?
Colenso Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Colenso Primary School?
You can call 064 748 2084 or email principal@colensoschool.co.za. It is located at 1 School Lane, Colenso, 3360.