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Golela Primary School

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

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

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Golela Primary School is a public primary school in Golela. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

521
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Golela 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 Golela Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Golela Primary School's 521; is a public combined school, a different phase than Golela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golela 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 Golela Primary School's 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Golela Primary School, 1,651 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Golela Primary School, 1,650 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golela 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 Golela Primary School's 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golela 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
13 School Golela Street, Golela, Phongola, 3170
Postal
P.o.box 555, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
034 435 1147
Email
golelacombined@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500310652

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Golela 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 Golela Primary School directly, on 034 435 1147 or by email at golelacombined@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Golela 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 Golela Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Golela 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 Golela Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Golela Primary School?
Golela Primary School reported 521 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Golela Primary School?
No. Golela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Golela Primary School a public or private school?
Golela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Golela Primary School?
You can call 034 435 1147 or email golelacombined@yahoo.com. It is located at 13 School Golela Street, Golela, Phongola, 3170.