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Makheme Primary School

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

Makheme 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 Makheme Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

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

185
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Makheme 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 Makheme Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Makheme Primary School, 1,799 compared with 185; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makheme Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheme Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Makheme Primary School, 1,651 compared with 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheme Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheme 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 Makheme Primary School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheme Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheme 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 Makheme Primary School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheme Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheme Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makheme Primary School, 1,650 compared with 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheme Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheme 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
Emaye Area, Vryheid, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X5088, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
076 159 2045
Email
mandlamabaso001@gmail.com
EMIS number
500194583

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makheme 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 Makheme Primary School directly, on 076 159 2045 or by email at mandlamabaso001@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makheme 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 Makheme Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makheme 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 Makheme Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Makheme Primary School?
Makheme Primary School reported 185 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Makheme Primary School?
No. Makheme Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makheme Primary School a public or private school?
Makheme Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makheme Primary School?
You can call 076 159 2045 or email mandlamabaso001@gmail.com. It is located at Emaye Area, Vryheid, 3950.