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Cwembe Primary School

Public primary school · Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Elandslaagte circuit)

Cwembe Primary School is a public primary school in Ladysmith. 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 Cwembe Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ladysmith, Cwembe Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

260
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Cwembe Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Cwembe Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Cwembe Primary School's 260, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Cwembe Primary School's 260; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cwembe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwembe 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 Cwembe Primary School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwembe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwembe 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 Cwembe Primary School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwembe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwembe 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 Cwembe Primary School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwembe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwembe 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
11 N To Newcastle, Matiwaneskop, Ladysmith, 2900
Postal
Private Bag X106, Elandslaagte, 2900
Telephone
078 566 4136
Email
begkhumalo@gmail.com
EMIS number
500119140

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cwembe 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 Cwembe Primary School directly, on 078 566 4136 or by email at begkhumalo@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cwembe 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 Cwembe Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cwembe 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 Cwembe Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Cwembe Primary School?
Cwembe Primary School reported 260 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Cwembe Primary School?
No. Cwembe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Cwembe Primary School a public or private school?
Cwembe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cwembe Primary School?
You can call 078 566 4136 or email begkhumalo@gmail.com. It is located at 11 N To Newcastle, Matiwaneskop, Ladysmith, 2900.