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Cottlands Primary School

Public primary school · Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Magudu circuit)

Cottlands Primary School is a public primary school in Pongola. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Cottlands Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pongola, Cottlands Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

96
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Cottlands Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Cottlands Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Cottlands Primary School, 1,799 compared with 96; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cottlands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cottlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Cottlands Primary School, 1,651 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cottlands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cottlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Cottlands Primary School's 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cottlands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cottlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Cottlands Primary School's 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cottlands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cottlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cottlands Primary School, 1,650 compared with 96; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cottlands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cottlands 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
Ezonyama, Pongola, 3170
Postal
Private Bag X0048, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
064 955 1523
Email
zandilenester79@gmail.com
EMIS number
500118326

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cottlands 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 Cottlands Primary School directly, on 064 955 1523 or by email at zandilenester79@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cottlands 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 Cottlands Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cottlands 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 Cottlands Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Cottlands Primary School?
Cottlands Primary School reported 96 learners and 4 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 Cottlands Primary School?
No. Cottlands Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Cottlands Primary School a public or private school?
Cottlands Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cottlands Primary School?
You can call 064 955 1523 or email zandilenester79@gmail.com. It is located at Ezonyama, Pongola, 3170.