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Harpo Primary School

Public primary school · Lakeside, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Filidi circuit)

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

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

1,060
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Harpo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Harpo Primary School, 1,799 compared with 1,060; is a public combined school, a different phase than Harpo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harpo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Harpo Primary School, 1,651 compared with 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harpo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harpo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Harpo Primary School's 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harpo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harpo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Harpo Primary School's 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harpo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harpo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Harpo Primary School, 1,650 compared with 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harpo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harpo 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
Site 6003, Lakeside Park Lakeside Vryheid 3100
Telephone
071 924 1199
Email
harpo-ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500444666

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Harpo 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 Harpo Primary School directly, on 071 924 1199 or by email at HARPO-PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Harpo 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 Harpo Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Harpo 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 Harpo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Harpo Primary School?
Harpo Primary School reported 1,060 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Harpo Primary School?
No. Harpo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Harpo Primary School a public or private school?
Harpo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Harpo Primary School?
You can call 071 924 1199 or email HARPO-PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Site 6003, Lakeside Park Lakeside Vryheid 3100.