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Makhankana Primary School

Public primary school · Gabela, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Ngubevu circuit)

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

In Gabela, Makhankana Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

500
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Makhankana Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Makhankana Primary School's 500; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makhankana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhankana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Makhankana Primary School's 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhankana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhankana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhankana Primary School, 1,513 compared with 500, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Makhankana Primary School's 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhankana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhankana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhankana Primary School, 1,348 compared with 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhankana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhankana 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
Makhankana Store, Gabela Area, Pomeroy, 3020
Postal
P.o.box 190, Pomeroy, 3020
Telephone
083 475 9318
Email
patrickmakhiba@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500194287

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makhankana 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 Makhankana Primary School directly, on 083 475 9318 or by email at patrickmakhiba@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makhankana 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 Makhankana Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makhankana 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 Umzinyathi besides Makhankana Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Makhankana Primary School?
Makhankana Primary School reported 500 learners and 16 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 Makhankana Primary School?
No. Makhankana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makhankana Primary School a public or private school?
Makhankana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makhankana Primary School?
You can call 083 475 9318 or email patrickmakhiba@yahoo.com. It is located at Makhankana Store, Gabela Area, Pomeroy, 3020.