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Ixopo Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Miskoffil circuit)

In Harry Gwala district, Ixopo Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 752 learners are enrolled here.

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

Ixopo Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Harry Gwala district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

752
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Ixopo Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ixopo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

Here is how Ixopo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Harry Gwala district.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ixopo Primary School, 2,516 compared with 752; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ixopo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ixopo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ixopo Primary School, 1,797 compared with 752, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Ixopo Primary School, 1,559 compared with 752; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ixopo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Ixopo Primary School's 752; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ixopo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ixopo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ixopo Primary School, 1,419 compared with 752; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ixopo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ixopo 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
Commercial Road, Ixopo, Ixopo Town, 3276
Postal
P.o.box 555, Ixopo, 3276
Telephone
039 834 2051
Email
ips@futurenet.co.za
EMIS number
500170200

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ixopo 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 Ixopo Primary School directly, on 039 834 2051 or by email at ips@futurenet.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ixopo 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 Ixopo Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ixopo 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 Ixopo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Ixopo Primary School?
Ixopo Primary School reported 752 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Ixopo Primary School?
Yes, Ixopo Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Ixopo Primary School a public or private school?
Ixopo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ixopo Primary School?
You can call 039 834 2051 or email ips@futurenet.co.za. It is located at Commercial Road, Ixopo, Ixopo Town, 3276.