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Makhana Primary School

Public primary school · Along The Road To Ndumo Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Sambane circuit)

Makhana Primary School is a public primary school based in Along The Road To Ndumo Game Reserve. 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 Makhana Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Along The Road To Ndumo Game Reserve, Makhana Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,173
Learners
38
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umkhanyakude district with Makhana Primary School.

  • Thongwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Makhana Primary School, 3,881 compared with 1,173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhana Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,527 learners against Makhana Primary School's 1,173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhana Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhana Primary School, 1,819 compared with 1,173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhana Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School is a similar size to Makhana Primary School, with 1,582 learners against 1,173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School is a similar size to Makhana Primary School, with 1,579 learners against 1,173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhana 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
Makhane Area, Makhanisi, Jozini, 3976
Postal
Private Bag X522, Ezimpisini, 3976
Telephone
076 192 1966
Email
sammtembe@gmail.com
EMIS number
500194176

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makhana 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 Makhana Primary School directly, on 076 192 1966 or by email at sammtembe@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makhana 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 Makhana Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makhana 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 Umkhanyakude besides Makhana Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Makhana Primary School?
Makhana Primary School reported 1,173 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Makhana Primary School?
No. Makhana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makhana Primary School a public or private school?
Makhana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makhana Primary School?
You can call 076 192 1966 or email sammtembe@gmail.com. It is located at Makhane Area, Makhanisi, Jozini, 3976.