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Gabadela Primary School

Public primary school · Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Ezibayeni circuit)

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

Located in Hluhluwe, Gabadela Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

277
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gabadela Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

5 other schools in Umkhanyakude district, for comparison against Gabadela Primary School.

  • Thongwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Gabadela Primary School, 3,881 compared with 277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gabadela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,527 learners against Gabadela Primary School's 277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gabadela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gabadela Primary School, 1,819 compared with 277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gabadela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,582 learners against Gabadela Primary School's 277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gabadela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gabadela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,579 learners against Gabadela Primary School's 277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gabadela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gabadela 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
Ezibayeni Tribal Authority, Gabadela Area, Hluhluwe, 3960
Postal
Private Bag X6019, Hluhluwe, 3960
Telephone
035 551 1101
Email
gabadela-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500146335

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gabadela 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 Gabadela Primary School directly, on 035 551 1101 or by email at GABADELA-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gabadela 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 Gabadela Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gabadela 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 Umkhanyakude besides Gabadela Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Gabadela Primary School?
Gabadela Primary School reported 277 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Gabadela Primary School?
No. Gabadela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gabadela Primary School a public or private school?
Gabadela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gabadela Primary School?
You can call 035 551 1101 or email GABADELA-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Ezibayeni Tribal Authority, Gabadela Area, Hluhluwe, 3960.