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Magadlela Primary School

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

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

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Magadlela Primary School is a public primary school in Ncotshane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

629
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Magadlela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Magadlela Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Magadlela Primary School's 629; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magadlela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magadlela 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 Magadlela Primary School's 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magadlela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magadlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magadlela Primary School, 1,651 compared with 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magadlela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magadlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Magadlela Primary School, 1,650 compared with 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magadlela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magadlela 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 Magadlela Primary School's 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magadlela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magadlela 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
Magadlela Street, Ncotsheni, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o.box 1668, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
034 413 1229
Email
mazandikachauke@gmail.com
EMIS number
500191993

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magadlela 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 Magadlela Primary School directly, on 034 413 1229 or by email at mazandikachauke@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magadlela 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 Magadlela Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magadlela 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 Magadlela Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Magadlela Primary School?
Magadlela Primary School reported 629 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Magadlela Primary School?
No. Magadlela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Magadlela Primary School a public or private school?
Magadlela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magadlela Primary School?
You can call 034 413 1229 or email mazandikachauke@gmail.com. It is located at Magadlela Street, Ncotsheni, Pongola, 3170.