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Kearsney Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Phambela circuit)

Welcome to Kearsney Primary School, a public primary school serving Ilembe district. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kearsney Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kearsney Primary School is a public primary school in Ilembe district. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

770
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kearsney Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Ilembe district

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

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kearsney Primary School, 2,690 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kearsney Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kearsney Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kearsney Primary School, 1,889 compared with 770, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Kearsney Primary School's 770, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Kearsney Primary School's 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kearsney Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kearsney Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Kearsney Primary School's 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kearsney Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kearsney 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
74 Maphumulo Road, Kearsney, Stanger, 4453
Postal
P.o.box 63, Kearsney, 4450
Telephone
072 743 5771
Email
siphoncengwa3@gmail.com
EMIS number
500195989

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kearsney 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 Kearsney Primary School directly, on 072 743 5771 or by email at siphoncengwa3@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kearsney 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 Kearsney Primary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kearsney 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 Kearsney Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Kearsney Primary School?
Kearsney Primary School reported 770 learners and 21 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 Kearsney Primary School?
No. Kearsney Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kearsney Primary School a public or private school?
Kearsney Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kearsney Primary School?
You can call 072 743 5771 or email siphoncengwa3@gmail.com. It is located at 74 Maphumulo Road, Kearsney, Stanger, 4453.