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Ilenge Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Zwelisha circuit)

Ilenge Primary School is a public primary school based in Uthukela district. 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 Ilenge Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Uthukela district, Ilenge Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

262
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Ilenge Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Ilenge Primary School's 262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Ilenge Primary School's 262; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ilenge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilenge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Ilenge Primary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilenge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilenge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Ilenge Primary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilenge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilenge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Ilenge Primary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilenge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilenge 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
Sithole Tribal Authority, Mnambithi, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X10036, Ladmith, 3370
Telephone
072 914 4210
Email
lindiwemkhize257@gmail.com
EMIS number
500160210

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ilenge 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 Ilenge Primary School directly, on 072 914 4210 or by email at lindiwemkhize257@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ilenge 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 Ilenge Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ilenge 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 Uthukela besides Ilenge Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Ilenge Primary School?
Ilenge Primary School reported 262 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Ilenge Primary School?
No. Ilenge Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ilenge Primary School a public or private school?
Ilenge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ilenge Primary School?
You can call 072 914 4210 or email lindiwemkhize257@gmail.com. It is located at Sithole Tribal Authority, Mnambithi, Ladysmith, 3370.