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Magcekeni Primary School

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

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

In Nongoma, Magcekeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

120
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Magcekeni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Zululand district

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

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Magcekeni Primary School, 1,799 compared with 120; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Magcekeni Primary School, 1,651 compared with 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Magcekeni Primary School's 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Magcekeni Primary School's 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magcekeni Primary School, 1,650 compared with 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni 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
Bhidi Area Nongoma Nongoma 3938
Telephone
078 669 3380
Email
nhlekonhlanhla058@gmail.com
EMIS number
500444851

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magcekeni 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 Magcekeni Primary School directly, on 078 669 3380 or by email at nhlekonhlanhla058@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magcekeni 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 Magcekeni Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magcekeni 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 Magcekeni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Magcekeni Primary School?
Magcekeni Primary School reported 120 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Magcekeni Primary School?
No. Magcekeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Magcekeni Primary School a public or private school?
Magcekeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magcekeni Primary School?
You can call 078 669 3380 or email nhlekonhlanhla058@gmail.com. It is located at Bhidi Area Nongoma Nongoma 3938.