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Igugu Primary School

Public primary school · Msinga Top, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Tugela Ferry circuit)

Igugu Primary School is a public primary school based in Msinga Top. 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 Igugu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Msinga Top, Igugu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

160
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Igugu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Igugu Primary School's 160; is a public combined school, a different phase than Igugu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Igugu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Igugu Primary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Igugu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Igugu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Igugu Primary School, 1,513 compared with 160, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Igugu Primary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Igugu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Igugu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Igugu Primary School, 1,348 compared with 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Igugu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Igugu 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
Gxobanyawo Area, Gxobanyawo, Tugela Ferry, 010
Postal
P.o.box 4055, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Telephone
063 289 6781
Email
mlamulimntungwaa@gmail.com
EMIS number
500159581

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Igugu 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 Igugu Primary School directly, on 063 289 6781 or by email at mlamulimntungwaa@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Igugu 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 Igugu Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Igugu 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 Umzinyathi besides Igugu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Igugu Primary School?
Igugu Primary School reported 160 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Igugu Primary School?
No. Igugu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Igugu Primary School a public or private school?
Igugu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Igugu Primary School?
You can call 063 289 6781 or email mlamulimntungwaa@gmail.com. It is located at Gxobanyawo Area, Gxobanyawo, Tugela Ferry, 010.