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Isibankwa Primary School

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

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

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

99
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Isibankwa 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 Isibankwa Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Isibankwa Primary School's 99, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Isibankwa Primary School's 99; is a public combined school, a different phase than Isibankwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibankwa 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 Isibankwa Primary School's 99; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isibankwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibankwa 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 Isibankwa Primary School's 99; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isibankwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibankwa 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 Isibankwa Primary School's 99; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isibankwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibankwa 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
281 Isibankwa P Kadebe Area, Kadebe, Isibankwaehlonyane, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 4043, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
072 236 1693
Email
isibankwa_ps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500167462

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isibankwa 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 Isibankwa Primary School directly, on 072 236 1693 or by email at ISIBANKWA_PS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isibankwa 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 Isibankwa Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Isibankwa 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 Isibankwa Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Isibankwa Primary School?
Isibankwa Primary School reported 99 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Isibankwa Primary School?
No. Isibankwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Isibankwa Primary School a public or private school?
Isibankwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isibankwa Primary School?
You can call 072 236 1693 or email ISIBANKWA_PS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 281 Isibankwa P Kadebe Area, Kadebe, Isibankwaehlonyane, Ladysmith, 3370.