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Madaka Public Primary School

Public primary school · Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Mashona circuit)

Welcome to Madaka Public Primary School, a public primary school serving Mahlabathini. 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 Madaka Public Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Madaka Public Primary School is a public primary school in Mahlabathini. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

336
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Madaka Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Madaka Public Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Madaka Public Primary School's 336; is a public combined school, a different phase than Madaka Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madaka Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Madaka Public Primary School's 336; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaka Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madaka Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madaka Public Primary School, 1,651 compared with 336; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaka Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madaka Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Madaka Public Primary School, 1,650 compared with 336; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaka Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madaka Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Madaka Public Primary School's 336; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaka Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madaka Public 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
Buthelezi Tribal Authority, Mahlabathini, Ulundi, 3838
Postal
P.o.box 279, Mahlabathini, 3865
Telephone
073 341 3051
Email
madaka-pps@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500190920

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madaka Public 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 Madaka Public Primary School directly, on 073 341 3051 or by email at MADAKA-PPS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Madaka Public 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 Madaka Public Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Madaka Public 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 Zululand besides Madaka Public Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Madaka Public Primary School?
Madaka Public Primary School reported 336 learners and 9 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 Madaka Public Primary School?
No. Madaka Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Madaka Public Primary School a public or private school?
Madaka Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madaka Public Primary School?
You can call 073 341 3051 or email MADAKA-PPS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Buthelezi Tribal Authority, Mahlabathini, Ulundi, 3838.