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Gwegwede Primary School

Public primary school · Hlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Empembeni circuit)

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

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Gwegwede Primary School is a public primary school in Hlabisa. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

426
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gwegwede 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

Umkhanyakude district

Here is how Gwegwede Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umkhanyakude district.

  • Thongwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,881 learners against Gwegwede Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwegwede Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwegwede Primary School, 2,527 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwegwede Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Gwegwede Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwegwede Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwegwede Primary School, 1,582 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwegwede Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwegwede Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwegwede Primary School, 1,579 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwegwede Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwegwede 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
Hlabisa Tribal Authority, Hlabisa, 3937
Postal
Private Bag X5007, Hlabisa, 3937
Telephone
076 787 5324
Email
gwegwedeprimary@yahoo.co.za
EMIS number
500152847

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gwegwede 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 Gwegwede Primary School directly, on 076 787 5324 or by email at gwegwedeprimary@yahoo.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gwegwede 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 Gwegwede Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gwegwede 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 Gwegwede Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Gwegwede Primary School?
Gwegwede Primary School reported 426 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Gwegwede Primary School?
No. Gwegwede Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gwegwede Primary School a public or private school?
Gwegwede Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gwegwede Primary School?
You can call 076 787 5324 or email gwegwedeprimary@yahoo.co.za. It is located at Hlabisa Tribal Authority, Hlabisa, 3937.