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Hlabeni Primary School

Public primary school · Near Centocow, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Centocow circuit)

In Near Centocow, Hlabeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Hlabeni Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Hlabeni Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Near Centocow. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

257
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Hlabeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Harry Gwala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Harry Gwala district with Hlabeni Primary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabeni Primary School, 2,516 compared with 257; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabeni Primary School, 1,797 compared with 257, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Hlabeni Primary School, 1,559 compared with 257; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlabeni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Hlabeni Primary School's 257; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabeni Primary School, 1,419 compared with 257; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlabeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabeni 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
Hlabeni Area, Hlabeni, Pietermaritzburg, 3244
Postal
P.o.box 190, Bulwer, 3244
Telephone
071 450 3551
Email
hlabeni-ps@kznschool.gov.za
EMIS number
500155918

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlabeni 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 Hlabeni Primary School directly, on 071 450 3551 or by email at Hlabeni-PS@kznschool.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlabeni 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 Hlabeni Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hlabeni 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 Harry Gwala besides Hlabeni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Hlabeni Primary School?
Hlabeni Primary School reported 257 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Hlabeni Primary School?
No. Hlabeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hlabeni Primary School a public or private school?
Hlabeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlabeni Primary School?
You can call 071 450 3551 or email Hlabeni-PS@kznschool.gov.za. It is located at Hlabeni Area, Hlabeni, Pietermaritzburg, 3244.