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Kirkintulloch Primary School

Public primary school · Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Watersmeet circuit)

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

In Ladysmith, Kirkintulloch Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

855
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Kirkintulloch 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 Kirkintulloch Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Kirkintulloch Primary School's 855, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Kirkintulloch Primary School's 855; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kirkintulloch Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kirkintulloch 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 Kirkintulloch Primary School's 855; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kirkintulloch Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kirkintulloch 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 Kirkintulloch Primary School's 855; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kirkintulloch Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kirkintulloch 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 Kirkintulloch Primary School's 855; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kirkintulloch Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kirkintulloch 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
103 Peacetown Road, Embuzweni, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X10010, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
036 635 1073
Email
kirkintullochp@gmail.com
EMIS number
500176231

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kirkintulloch 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 Kirkintulloch Primary School directly, on 036 635 1073 or by email at kirkintullochp@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kirkintulloch 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 Kirkintulloch Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kirkintulloch 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 Kirkintulloch Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Kirkintulloch Primary School?
Kirkintulloch Primary School reported 855 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Kirkintulloch Primary School?
No. Kirkintulloch Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kirkintulloch Primary School a public or private school?
Kirkintulloch Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kirkintulloch Primary School?
You can call 036 635 1073 or email kirkintullochp@gmail.com. It is located at 103 Peacetown Road, Embuzweni, Ladysmith, 3370.