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Machi Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Pisgah circuit)

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

In Ugu district, Machi Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

360
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Machi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Machi Primary School, 1,710 compared with 360, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Machi Primary School, 1,673 compared with 360; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machi Primary School, 1,612 compared with 360; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Machi Primary School, 1,592 compared with 360; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Machi Primary School's 360, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Izibonda Tribal Authority, Rietvlei, Harding, 4680
Postal
Private Bag X1025, Harding, 4680
Telephone
62425013
Email
nelisiwesthokozilemachi@gmail.com
EMIS number
500190661

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Machi 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 Machi Primary School directly, on 62425013 or by email at nelisiwesthokozilemachi@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Machi 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 Machi Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Machi 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 Ugu besides Machi Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Machi Primary School?
Machi Primary School reported 360 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Machi Primary School?
No. Machi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Machi Primary School a public or private school?
Machi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Machi Primary School?
You can call 62425013 or email nelisiwesthokozilemachi@gmail.com. It is located at Izibonda Tribal Authority, Rietvlei, Harding, 4680.