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Dwarsrand Primary School

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

Welcome to Dwarsrand Primary School, a public primary school serving Zululand district. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Dwarsrand Primary School is a public primary school in Zululand district. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

392
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dwarsrand Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Dwarsrand Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Dwarsrand Primary School's 392; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dwarsrand Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dwarsrand Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Dwarsrand Primary School's 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dwarsrand Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dwarsrand Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dwarsrand Primary School, 1,651 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dwarsrand Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dwarsrand Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Dwarsrand Primary School, 1,650 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dwarsrand Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dwarsrand Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Dwarsrand Primary School's 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dwarsrand Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dwarsrand 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
Dwarsrand Farm, Louwsburg, Pongola, 3150
Postal
P.o.box 198, Louwsburg, 3150
Telephone
073 368 8111
Email
dwarsrand-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500125689

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dwarsrand 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 Dwarsrand Primary School directly, on 073 368 8111 or by email at DWARSRAND-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dwarsrand 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 Dwarsrand Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dwarsrand 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 Dwarsrand Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Dwarsrand Primary School?
Dwarsrand Primary School reported 392 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Dwarsrand Primary School?
No. Dwarsrand Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dwarsrand Primary School a public or private school?
Dwarsrand Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dwarsrand Primary School?
You can call 073 368 8111 or email DWARSRAND-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Dwarsrand Farm, Louwsburg, Pongola, 3150.