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Gcotsheni Primary School

Public primary school · Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Samungu circuit)

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

Located in Eshowe, Gcotsheni Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

208
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Gcotsheni Primary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcotsheni Primary School, 2,365 compared with 208; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcotsheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcotsheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Gcotsheni Primary School's 208, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Gcotsheni Primary School, 1,929 compared with 208; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcotsheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcotsheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Gcotsheni Primary School's 208, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Gcotsheni Primary School's 208, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Gcotsheni School Near Bhekimpilo, Mandeni, 4491
Postal
P.o.box 5014, Sundumbili, Eshowe, 4491
Telephone
078 284 4893
Email
gcotsheniprimaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500147778

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gcotsheni 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 Gcotsheni Primary School directly, on 078 284 4893 or by email at gcotsheniprimaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gcotsheni 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 Gcotsheni Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gcotsheni 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 King Cetshwayo besides Gcotsheni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Gcotsheni Primary School?
Gcotsheni Primary School reported 208 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Gcotsheni Primary School?
No. Gcotsheni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gcotsheni Primary School a public or private school?
Gcotsheni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gcotsheni Primary School?
You can call 078 284 4893 or email gcotsheniprimaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Gcotsheni School Near Bhekimpilo, Mandeni, 4491.