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Gugulethu Primary School

Public primary school · Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Malandela circuit)

Gugulethu Primary School is a public primary school based in Kwamashu. Around 297 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Gugulethu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwamashu, Gugulethu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

297
Learners
6
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gugulethu Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Gugulethu Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Gugulethu Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Gugulethu Primary School's 297; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugulethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Gugulethu Primary School's 297, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gugulethu Primary School, 2,020 compared with 297, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Gugulethu Primary School's 297, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Gugulethu Primary School's 297; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugulethu 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
1672 D Mpofu Road, Kwamashud Section, Kwamashu, 4360
Postal
Private Bag X06, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
076 126 5634
Website
gugulethups.co.za
Email
info@gugulethups.co.za
EMIS number
500152551

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School directly, on 076 126 5634 or by email at ptsibaya@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gugulethu 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 Pinetown besides Gugulethu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Gugulethu Primary School?
Gugulethu Primary School reported 297 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 50 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 Gugulethu Primary School?
Yes, Gugulethu Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Gugulethu Primary School a public or private school?
Gugulethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gugulethu Primary School?
You can call 076 126 5634 or email ptsibaya@gmail.com. It is located at 1672 D Mpofu Road, Kwamashud Section, Kwamashu, 4360.