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Joel Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Balcomb's Hill circuit)

Joel Primary School is a public primary school in Ilembe district. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Joel Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ilembe district, Joel Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,316
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Joel Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Ilembe district

Here is how Joel Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ilembe district.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against Joel Primary School's 1,316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joel Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against Joel Primary School's 1,316, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is a similar size to Joel Primary School, with 1,796 learners against 1,316, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Joel Primary School, at 1,793 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joel Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School sits in roughly the same size range as Joel Primary School, at 1,599 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joel Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joel 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
1536 D Ekunqobeni Woza Road, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4470
Postal
P.o.box 37, Maphumulo, 4470
Telephone
032 481 2017
Email
mpumemungwe150@gmail.com
EMIS number
500323972

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Joel 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 Joel Primary School directly, on 032 481 2017 or by email at mpumemungwe150@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Joel 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 Joel Primary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Joel 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 Ilembe besides Joel Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Joel Primary School?
Joel Primary School reported 1,316 learners and 36 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 Joel Primary School?
No. Joel Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Joel Primary School a public or private school?
Joel Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Joel Primary School?
You can call 032 481 2017 or email mpumemungwe150@gmail.com. It is located at 1536 D Ekunqobeni Woza Road, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4470.