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Idlebe Public Primary School

Public primary school · Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Khanyisa circuit)

Idlebe Public Primary School is a public primary school based in Mahlabathini. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Mahlabathini, Idlebe Public Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

561
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Idlebe Public Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Idlebe Public Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Idlebe Public Primary School, 1,799 compared with 561; is a public combined school, a different phase than Idlebe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idlebe Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Idlebe Public Primary School, 1,651 compared with 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idlebe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idlebe Public 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 Idlebe Public Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idlebe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idlebe Public 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 Idlebe Public Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idlebe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idlebe Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idlebe Public Primary School, 1,650 compared with 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idlebe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idlebe Public 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
Idlebe Reserve, Idlebe Area, Mahlabathini, 3865
Postal
P.o.box 180, Mahlabathini, 3865
Telephone
076 315 8091
Email
sitholebongiwe.bs.bs@gmail.com
EMIS number
500159433

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Idlebe Public 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 Idlebe Public Primary School directly, on 076 315 8091 or by email at sitholebongiwe.bs.bs@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Idlebe Public 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 Idlebe Public Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Idlebe Public 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 Idlebe Public Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Idlebe Public Primary School?
Idlebe Public Primary School reported 561 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Idlebe Public Primary School?
No. Idlebe Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Idlebe Public Primary School a public or private school?
Idlebe Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Idlebe Public Primary School?
You can call 076 315 8091 or email sitholebongiwe.bs.bs@gmail.com. It is located at Idlebe Reserve, Idlebe Area, Mahlabathini, 3865.