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Gamalakhe Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Gamalakhe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Gamalakhe circuit)

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

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

775
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Gamalakhe Junior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Gamalakhe Junior Primary School, 1,710 compared with 775, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Gamalakhe Junior Primary School, 1,673 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamalakhe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamalakhe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gamalakhe Junior Primary School, 1,612 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamalakhe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamalakhe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Gamalakhe Junior Primary School, 1,592 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamalakhe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamalakhe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Gamalakhe Junior Primary School's 775, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
50230 Road, Gamalakhe, Port Shepstone, 4249
Postal
Private Bag X718, Gamalakhe, 4249
Telephone
039 318 1368
Email
sindicele661@gmail.com
EMIS number
500146890

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gamalakhe Junior 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 Gamalakhe Junior Primary School directly, on 039 318 1368 or by email at sindicele661@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gamalakhe Junior 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 Gamalakhe Junior Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gamalakhe Junior 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 Ugu besides Gamalakhe Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Gamalakhe Junior Primary School?
Gamalakhe Junior Primary School reported 775 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Gamalakhe Junior Primary School?
No. Gamalakhe Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gamalakhe Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Gamalakhe Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gamalakhe Junior Primary School?
You can call 039 318 1368 or email sindicele661@gmail.com. It is located at 50230 Road, Gamalakhe, Port Shepstone, 4249.